" My love for Rajasthan & its yummilicious Thali "

Kesaria Baalam aavo padharo mhaare desh re.......This is what I feel & sing whenever my husband and I plan a trip for Rajasthan. This is a very well known, traditional welcome song of the royal state, Rajasthan. I feel I've a very strong connection with this beautiful state. It has a mysterious & magnetic charm, which actually pulls me every time. The majestic forts, the haunting stories of Haveli's, the calm sand dunes, those angelic sunset view, their mesmerizing Heritage property's, women in traditional lehriya Saree's, Men with colorful baadhni turbans, and their earthy folk songs, makes Rajasthan so very unique. Oops How can I forget to mention the most important thing, Yeah I'm talking about the scrumptious Food. As per my taste bud report, Rajasthani cuisine is quite spicy & dominated by garlic. The color is red & the aroma is like wow, which surely increases the appetite. The delicacies are pretty rich just like the glorious history of this state. Their most famous dish is Dal bati churma. This dish is definitely rich as it is floats on ghee. The renowned mutton delicacy Lal maas is also a jewel, a red & super spicy mutton gravy which go best with tandoori roti/naans(Indian bread) & even the rice lovers can happily relish it. I can personally vouch on this.

 This is my Thali at Udaipur ~ The city of  lakes.

And this thali is from my Jodhpur diaries. I couldn't resist myself from clicking before attacking on it. Every time I visit the state I end up stuffing the food till my throat. This thali consists 4-5 sabzi'z/ dishes(Vegetables), Dal, Rice & chapati(Indian wheat bread). To add that extra spice & flavor, a red garlic chutney is also served. Last but not the least, some happiness for Dessert lovers as well. My favorite is the simple yet flavored kadhi, Mix veg & Gatte ki sabzi (Gram flour- Besan). I basically feel they serve their love & affection. They create some magic with the spices & its aroma is inexplicable. To feel it you actually need to taste this soulful food.