If you were ever in an Indian G.K quiz competition, we’re sure the question “Which is India’s Pink City?” popped up. To which you must’ve replied: Jaipur! You know Jaipur for its magnificent royalty-reeking monuments that attract tourists from far and near. But very few have experienced its other appeal: the street food! Its richness and variety found on every street stall just add to the liveliness and vibrancy of Jaipur’s bustling roads. If you’ve had a productive day exploring the wonders in the city, then treat yourself to some lip-smacking street food in Jaipur starting with –
Must-Have Street Food In Jaipur
Kachori
The aroma of kachoris filling the air is unmissable in Jaipur. You turn around every nook and corner, there is always a stall serving piping hot kachoris to hungry Jaipurites and tourists alike. So finding this street food in Jaipur won’t be a problem at all. Known for its any time of the day eating status, kachoris are filled with onions, masalas, potatoes, coriander, dry fruits, paneer, lentils, and the list goes on and on. The assortment of ingredients is wrapped in a soft dough, deep-fried till golden brown, and served along with some green chutney. Just sinking your teeth into one of these will surely awaken the inner foodie in you.
Since the assortment of ingredients stuffed in is endless, the number of kachori varieties is infinite! For starters, try indulging in the pyaz kachori, and chaat kachori. They’re spicy! Goes well with a hot cup of masala chai! For anyone with a sweet tooth, try the mawa kachori – filled with dry fruits and coated with sugar syrup. You have the best of both worlds!
Places to try out: Rawat Mishthan Bhandar (Sindhi Camp), Kota Kachori Swad (Tonk Rd), Puran Ji Kachori Wala (Chaura Rasta)
Dal Cheela
If you’re looking for street food in Jaipur that you can have on the go, then a plate of dal cheela will do you good. It’s spicy, hot, and will satisfy your utmost hunger pangs during any part of the day. The batter, made of lentils (moong dal), is spread on an iron griddle (tava) and then folded with a stuffing of paneer, coriander, and green chilies. Add some sauteed onions as well to the mix and you have one healthy, nutritious snack for those who are health conscious. Having one roll of Dal Cheela is not satisfying, you need to have at least three of them before being thoroughly satisfied!
Places to try out: Tiwari Calcutta Chaat Bhandar (Vaniki Marg), Masala Chowk (Rina Rd). Kalkatta Sweets & Chat (Jyothi Nagar)
Jalebi
The sight of hot, crispy jalebis dripping with sugar syrup, placed in a tart, coloring the tissues placed in them will test your ongoing sugar-free diet! We don’t blame you for being tempted because the smell of those hot tubular pipes is inescapable; they’re on every street. Once you’re drawn to a cart preparing these beauties, you’re trapped. Just a small bite of a jalebi will make you feel you’ve tasted heaven: the sweetness, the crunch, makes you feel that time has slowed down. Grab a plate of them and stroll through Jaipur’s bustling streets for an ultimate discovering experience.
Places to try out: Jaipur Jalebi House (Tonk Rd), Jalebi wala (Kartarpur), Bhagat Misthan Bhandar (Sanganer)
Lassi
In the scorching Rajasthan heat, nothing comes more refreshing than a cool glass of lassi. Just a sip of this thick and creamy liquid will make you ponder: “Is this the drink of the Gods?” So alluring and pleasing is its taste. To make the drink more appealing, it’s served in a tiny clay glass, also traditionally known as a kulhad. The porous clay makes the drink retain the coolness of the lassi, making it adaptable to long conversations and gossip! Here’s the icing on the cake (not literally!) – a dollop of fresh cream is served along the rims of the kulhad as well. Surely, where thirst is concerned, Jaipur has got you covered.
Places to try out: Lassiwala (M.I Road)
Ghevar
When you visit a sweet mart in Jaipur, the shopkeeper is bound to ask you to taste a piece of ghevar. Molded in a disc-like shape, the top is garnished with pistachios and almonds, prepared mainly with sugar syrup. This is Rajasthan’s exclusive sweet dish prepared during festive seasons. But, you don’t have to worry because sweet marts have this signature dish all year round. Parcel some ghevar to your friends once your stay in Jaipur is complete, and make them taste a bit of Jaipur.
Places to try out: Ghewar Phini Bhandar (Sanjay Bazar), Sodhani Sweets Pvt. Ltd. (Bapu Nagar), Rawat Misthan Bhandar (Sindhi Camp)
Bread Pakora
Bread Pakora is among the best street food in Jaipur relished by many. You might think that bread might be reserved for making French toasts solely. But, Jaipurities transform this staple food into something mouth-watering and irresistible. You have mashed potatoes seasoned with some local spices such as cumin powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder, stuffed in between two bread slices and deep-fried in a batter of gram flour.
As an extension, some vendors stuff the fritters with healthy amounts of dry fruits as well. Even more, some of them even add a generous amount of mozzarella cheese to make it more indulgent. If a dish has cheese involved, you know you’re in for a treat! Again, bread pakoras are best enjoyed with a cup of chai. This lethal combination is more than enough to get you through your day of exploring Jaipur’s immense beauty.
Places to try out: Shanker Namkeen (Kanwar Nagar), Jaipur Namkeen Bhandar (Daryaganj), Setia Samosa (Gurunanakpura), Rawat Misthan Bhandar (Sindhi Camp)
Kathi Roll
Kathi Rolls is more than just another lip-smacking street food item in Jaipur, it’s an emotion! An emotion that not only fills the rumblings in your stomach but fills some part of your soul as well. They’re soft fluffy rotis (Indian flatbread) wrapped in a filling of chicken tandoori, mutton seekh, chicken tikka, and the combinations are endless. These rolls are not only exclusive to non-vegetarians solely; vegetarians have an option of rolls having paneer, vegetarian patties, and seasoned potatoes as well. Dip your wrap in some spicy chutneys and sauces with an ice-cold beverage at your side to enjoy the meal.
Places to try out: The Kathi Roll Express (Malviya Nagar), Kathi Junction (Mansarovar), Kathi Egg Roll (Lalkothi)
Jaipur Omelet
Jaipur loves adding a unique spin to the street food they prepare. First, we had the beautiful bread pakoras and now, we’ve Jaipur’s own signature style omelet, giving Goa’s “Ross Omelet” a run for their money! Traditionally had during breakfast, you can indulge in a Jaipur omelet towards the end of the day also. With rich ingredients such as cheese, paneer, and vegetables filled in the surface of the egg, you’re sure to get a thorough protein overdose to start or end your day. Simple yet addictive is what you’ll classify Jaipur’s omelet to be.
Places to try out: Egg Dee (Vaishali Nagar), Sanjay Omelette (Bapu Nagar), Egg King (Raja Park), Café Bae (Sahkar Marg)
Food Binging Session: ON
You’ve now seen that among the many things to do in Jaipur, the lip-smacking street food is a major appeal as well. After all, you do need to refuel after or during a day’s outing of endless exploring and discovering. The best part about the street food in Jaipur is that it’s not at all heavy on the pockets! Affordable yet delicious food! Do you know what else is even affordable? Our hostel rates! Drop into the goSTOPS property in Jaipur for spacious rooms having sturdy lockers and our space consisting of the latest amenities. Through our rooms overlooking the beautiful expanse of Jaipur, we guarantee your time in this city will be more enjoyable and memorable.
FAQs
What Are Some Famous Street Food Items In Jaipur?
The lip-smacking street food in Jaipur is something to be treasured. Feasting in small food stalls having Jaipur’s best delicacies such as Kathi Rolls, bread pakoras, Jaipur omelets, dal cheelas, etc. is something you’ve to do to unwind from a day of touring.
Which Sweet Is Famous In Jaipur?
If you head to any sweet shop and restaurant in Jaipur, you’ll come across Ghevar. Prepared mainly during the Gangaur festival, this sweet dish consists of sugar syrup and flour in a disc-shaped manner. Try this sweet out if you’ve got a sweet tooth.
For Which Thing Jaipur Is Famous?
Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital and largest city is famous for its majestic forts, archaic museums, and colorful streets. Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Amer Fort, and Jantar Mantar are some places that you ought to visit preferably after you’ve had some lip-smacking street food in Jaipur.
