What to Eat in Bundi Today?

Famous Food to Eat in Bundi

These are the dishes to look for during your stay.

Dal Baati Churma

Hard wheat rolls called baati, baked and dipped in ghee, served with spiced dal and churma, a sweet crumble of wheat, ghee and sugar. It is the signature meal of Rajasthan and very filling, so eat it at lunch rather than late at night.

Gatte ki Sabzi

Steamed gram-flour dumplings cooked in a spiced yoghurt gravy. It was made to be cooked without fresh vegetables, which were hard to come by in the dry months.

Ker Sangri

A dry, tangy dish of wild desert berries (ker) and beans (sangri), cooked with spices and oil. It goes well with bajra roti or plain rotis.

Rajasthani Thali

A large plate with dal-baati, gatte, ker sangri, bajra roti, churma and buttermilk. It is the easiest way to try several local dishes in one meal.

Malpua & Rabri

Soft, fried pancakes soaked in sugar syrup and served with rabri, a thick, sweet milk. It is a festive sweet, best eaten warm.

Cafés and Rooftops in Bundi

Bundi has a small traveller café scene around Nawal Sagar and Sadar Bazaar. Rooftop restaurants here often have views of the palace and fort, which makes them a good place for a slow breakfast or an early dinner as the palace lights come on.

Food Tips for Travellers in Bundi

• Try at least one full Rajasthani thali to taste several dishes at once.
• Dal baati churma is heavy, so plan it for lunch and leave time to rest.
• Most local food is vegetarian, and many places are pure vegetarian.
• Ask for less spice if you prefer, as dishes can be rich and spicy.
• Drink bottled or filtered water, especially in summer.
• Carry some cash for small eateries and sweet shops.