The tiny, holy city of Pushkar peacefully sits around the beautiful Pushkar Lake in the state of Rajasthan. Exploration of every nook and corner of the town is fairly easy on foot. That’s how compact everything in Pushkar is. Yes it is a small town, yet it is full of mighty options when it comes to street food. It is common to run into many street vendors that serve freshly-prepared scrumptious snacks. As you explore the winding lanes of this town, let’s take you through all the street food you must try in Pushkar.
Street Food You Cannot Miss In Pushkar
Kachori
Crispy and hot Kachori is a staple snack that is famous all over the state of Rajasthan. Be it Jaipur, Udaipur or Jodhpur, each region has its own style of preparing this dish. To get a taste of Pushkar Kachori, one of the best spots to hit in town is the ‘Ugma Ji Kachori Ki Dukan’ stall.
You might find quite a few locals trying to get their share of Kachori. However, make sure you fight your way through to get a plate of hot deep-fried Kachori. Don’t forget to ask them to drizzle the tangy sauce made mostly of tamarind on the Kachori. Most people have this filling snack for breakfast and you can consider doing that too.
Falafel Wrap
Falafel is a popular Middle-eastern snack that has made its way into the street food found in Pushkar. You’re most likely going to find an outrageous number of people waiting to try falafel wrap at Ganga Laffa & Falafel Restaurant. That’s how much of a craze there is for this tasty snack and once you try it out yourself, you’ll just know why. The falafel is essentially a deep-fried fritter. The preparation of the falafel batter calls for chickpeas combined with a mixture of spices.
Now the Indian twist to this dish involves wrapping the Falafel in Laffa (a thin flatbread) with a whole variety of fillings. The list of filings is pretty long and includes french fries, tomato, onions, cabbage, hummus, mushrooms, cheese plus a number of sauces. Looking at the preparation of your Falafel Wrap comes closest to seeing the making of a Subway sandwich. Just a heads up that the wrap is pretty heavy so you’re definitely going to feel stuffed like a turkey.
Kadhi Pakora
You cannot make the mistake of leaving Pushkar without trying the famous Kadhi Pakora. As you know, Pakora are basically deep fried fritters. But the specialty of this dish is how it is served with hot with Kadhi (a spiced thick chickpea flour mixture). The combination of the spicy Kadhi gravy and crunchy Pakora is just perfecto! The most famous spot to try this street food is at Mohanji Bhujia Wala. This stall is just 8 to 10 minutes away from goSTOPS in Pushkar so you can easily walk to it to build an appetite.
Malpua
When you crave something sweet, Malpua is the sweet dish that comes to your rescue. By its look, you might mistake Malpua for a pancake but the taste is extremely different. Make sure to dunk the Malpua in ample amount of sugar syrup as you eat it.
Most Indian households prepare this sweet dish during Diwali and Holi for guests. Luckily, this sweet dish is prepared year-round at some of the street stalls in Pushkar. For some mouth-watering Malpua, make sure you visit Shri Radhe Ji Mishthan Bhandar, Radheyji Restaurant and Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar. These are the names of some of the best sweet shops to try Malpua.
Wood Fired Pizza
You might be surprised to see Pizza on the list of the best street food in Pushkar but you knead-to-know that the wood fired pizzas are to die for. The thing is that Pushkar gets tourists from all over the world, due to which you will find plenty of continental dishes like pizza here. La Pizzeria, Om Shiva Garden Restaurant, IL Fornaio Pizzeria, and Café Lake View are some of the best joints to try a fresh smoky flavored pizza right out of the wood fire.
Pizza Pakwan
Don’t go by the name because it tastes nothing like pizza but it has several toppings to it. Pizza Pakwan is one of those fusion dishes formed out of adding twists to traditionally-served dishes. This dish is essentially poha and dal served on a Pakwan (extremely thin, crispy bread). Finely chopped onions, tomato, Namkeen chura (salty snacks) are a few of the toppings sprinkled over before it is served.
This is a must-try street food at Pushkar Breakfast Corner stall which is located in the Varah Ghat area. Just a heads up that this stall isn’t open the whole day and you’d have to get here early in the morning at 7 am to try Pizza Pakwan. It is a famous snack that most locals have for breakfast and will most certainly give you the energy to carry on your day exploring.
Fruit Muesli
When you stroll around Pushkar, you’ll find that most of the street stalls follow the theme of serving fresh and vegan-friendly dishes. One dish that speaks volumes about this pattern is the fruit muesli. It is a great breakfast option where you’ll get a loaded bowl with fresh fruits, muesli, and a dash of curd. The best place in town to try this is at Sonu Juice Shop. You can also try a couple of fresh fruit juices, fruit ice creams, fruit shakes, fruit pizzas too! There’s an extensive combination of fruits served here.
Pro Tip – Judging by the local crowd gathered around a stall is the best way to locate some of the best street food served in Pushkar.
Gulkand Lassi
When you’ve finished covering all the best places to visit Pushkar and wish to take a breather with a cool drink then Gulkand Lassi is what you need. Made out of rose petals, Gulkand in its essence is sweet preserve. The cooling properties of Gulkand make the Lassi super refreshing than it already is. To add to that, the Lassi is also served with Rabdi (sweet condensed milk). The overall combination makes this Lassi spot on! The best place to have Gulkand Lassi is on the road to Brahma Temple, where you’ll find a small street stall by the name ‘Marwadi Lassi’.
Conclusion
In conclusion, try exploring the town on foot because it is easier that way. It also helps build an appetite to eat more. The Main Market road leading to Brahma Ghat is the one you want to take to find a whole line of makeshift stalls lined one after the other.
Now that you have a good idea of the street food in Pushkar, you’re ready to go on a food trail. In case you’re also on the lookout for a centrally located hostel in Pushkar, goSTOPS sits in the heart of the city. Plus, we’re inexpensive without question! Hands down it could be the best accommodation option for you.
FAQs
Which Food Is Famous In Pushkar?
Pushkar has limitless vegetarian food options and you’ll find ample street food stalls on the main market road that leads to Brahma Ghat. When you visit make sure you try falafel wraps, wood oven pizzas, Kachori, Malpua and Gulkand Lassi.
What Is Pushkar Best Known For?
Pushkar is a fascinating town in Rajasthan with countless temples and the beautiful Pushkar Lake. The Pushkar Camel Fair that usually takes place in the month of November made Pushkar famous. People from all over come to Pushkar to attend the fair in huge numbers.
What Are The Best Cafés In Pushkar?
The Laughing Buddha Café, Laura’s Café, La Pizzeria, Out of the Blue, and Honey & Spice are some of the best cafés in Pushkar.
Is Drinking Allowed In Pushkar?
Pushkar is a holy city and therefore consuming alcoholic drinks or even eating meat is prohibited in the town.
