What to Eat in Kumbhalgarh Today?

Famous Food to Eat in Kumbhalgarh

Rajasthani food is hearty and rich in ghee, and much of it is vegetarian. These are the dishes to look for around Kumbhalgarh.

Dal Baati Churma

Hard wheat rolls (baati) baked until crisp, broken open and soaked in ghee, served with spiced dal and churma, a sweet crumble of wheat, ghee and sugar. It is the signature meal of the region.

Gatte ki Sabzi

Steamed gram-flour dumplings cooked in a spiced yoghurt gravy. It was made for a land with few fresh vegetables, and it is one of the most common dishes on a Rajasthani menu.

Ker Sangri

A dry, tangy dish of ker, a small wild desert berry, and sangri, a desert bean, cooked with spices. It tastes like nothing else and goes well with bajra roti.

Laal Maas

A fiery mutton curry coloured deep red by Mathania chillies. It is the best-known non-vegetarian dish in Rajasthan, so ask for it milder if you do not like strong heat.

Rajasthani Thali

The easiest way to try everything at once: dal baati, gatte, ker sangri, bajra roti, churma and a glass of buttermilk on one plate.

Snacks and Tea in Kumbhalgarh

The road below the fort gate has small stalls selling tea, cold drinks and simple snacks. A cup of masala chai after the climb, or buttermilk on a hot afternoon, is part of the visit. There is little to buy inside the fort itself, so carry water and a snack for the climb.

Food Tips for Travellers in Kumbhalgarh

• Try dal baati churma or a Rajasthani thali at least once.
• Plan meals around your sightseeing, as restaurants are spread out and far apart.
• Ask for less spice with laal maas if you are not used to chilli.
• Vegetarians will find plenty to eat, and food near Ranakpur is usually vegetarian.
• Drink plenty of water and buttermilk in the hot months.
• Carry some cash for small stalls and eateries.