TOURISM ELECTIVE

Symfonia Dcosta Roll No - 1104 Class S.Y.B.B.A term - 6

Who ruled the state?

The Jat king HARSHAVARDHAN ruled over not only Rajasthan but also India after his death. Parts of Rajasthan belonged to the Indus Valley Civilization between about 3500 and 1750 BCE.

Food
Rich Rajasthani culture reflects in the tradition of hospitality. geography has resulted in a rich cuisine involving both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. Rajasthani food is characterized by the use of: 1) Jowar, 2) Bajri, 3) legumes and lentils

Its distinct aroma and flavor achieved by the blending of spices including: Curry leaves, tamarind, coriander, ginger, garlic, chili, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, cumin, and rosewater.

 Majority of Hindu and Jain Rajasthanis are vegetarian. Rajputs are usually meat eaters. Eating beef is and was a taboo. Most famous dish is Dal-Baati-Churma.

It is also known for its snacks like Bikaneri Bhujia, Mirchi Bada and Pyaaj Kachori. Other famous dishes include Bajre ki roti (millet bread) and Lashun ki chutney (hot garlic paste).

The most famous cuisines of Rajasthan

Lapsi

Combination of dal, bati and churma

Malpuas

Ghevar (Jaipur specialty)

Mawa Kachori

Rasogullas

Mawa Kachori

Sweet dishes
Rajasthani sweets are had before, during and after the meal.

Seero (Hindi: Halwa)

Imarti

Gujia

Churma

Typical Rajasthani dishes

Typical Rajasthani curries

Bail-Gatte

Raabdi

Tarfini

Typical Rajasthani curries

Kicha ki sabji Moranga ki sabji Guwar fali ki saag Beans ki sabji

Typical Rajasthani meat dishes

Laal maans (meat in red chillies curry)

Safed maans (meat cooked in curd)

Saanth ro achaar (pickled wild boar meat)

Main Dishes of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is known for tough people and tough food. known for its snacks like Bikaneri Bhujia, Mirchi Bada and Pyaaj Kachori. Other famous dishes Includes: 1) Bajre ki Khichdi- Khichdi is an easy to digest healthy Indian food.

2) Kalakand Also Known as Mishri Mawa- Kalakand is a popular Indian sweet made out of solidified, sweetened milk and cottage cheese.

3) Besan Ki Chakki- Dilkushar, popularly known as besan ki chakki, is a traditional Rajasthani sweet made of Gram flour.
4) Dal Bati Churma-Dal Bati Choorma is a Rajasthani Dish which has three main servings - Dal

Beverages
People of the region drink a great deal of tea which is known as chai in the region. Black & Green tea are the most popular teas in this region. One of the most common beverages is the cool Almond beverage. Rajasthanis also have abundant fresh fruit juices.

Rajasthani Snacks
Rajasthani cuisine is centered on brown beans and rice. Most of the Rajasthanis won't eat spicy foods. Most of the Rajasthani snacks are made from dried fruits and some from fresh fruits. These snacks are quite unique in nature. Some of the snacks are filled with meat and vegetables.

Desserts
There are many delicious desserts in the cuisine of Rajasthan. A few of the popular ones are:

1) Balushahi (Fried dough in syrup) 2) Barfi (Nut sweets) 3) Gajar Halva (Carrot pudding) 4) Gulab Jamun (Fried cheese balls in syrup) 5) Jalebi (Deep-fried dough with sugar syrup) 6) Kheer (Sweet porridge) 7) Paan (Betelnut leaf digestif) 8) Rasmalai (Sweetened cheese balls)

Agriculture
Rajasthan's economy is mainly agriculture-based. Bajra, juar, wheat and barley cover the largest cultivated area.
Bajra(Pennisetum typhoideum) is consumed by the rural poor, particularly the nomads. Rajasthan is the largest producer of bajra in India. Juar(Sorghum vulgare) is an important pulse crop during the monsoon. Gram(Cicer arietinum) (right) is another major pulse crop grown in rabi.

 Wheat(Triticum sp.) is cultivated on irrigated land. Barley(Hordeum vulgare) is the second largest crop in Rajasthan. Maize(Zea mays) is a stable crop for the Bhil tribes in the Aravallis. Groundnut is a major kharif oilseed crop. Sesame Rajasthan provides the second highest quantum of sesame (Sesamum indicum) in India. Cotton(Gossypium sp.) used to make the famous Rajasthani textiles, is a major cash crop.

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