Eat in Pushkar

What to Eat in Pushkar Today?

Q: What food is Pushkar famous for?

Pushkar is famous for malpua, a syrup-soaked sweet pancake, along with Rajasthani dishes such as dal baati churma, gatte ki sabzi, kachori and clay-cup lassi.

Search Pushkar dishes by craving — dal baati churma, gatte ki sabzi, kachori and more.

Pushkar is a fully vegetarian town, so every meal here is meat-free, and eggs and alcohol are off the menu too. That still leaves plenty to try, from rich Rajasthani classics like dal baati churma to sweet malpua fried fresh in the bazaar.

The town also has a long traveller café scene, so alongside Rajasthani thalis you will find cafés serving global food. If you only try a few things, start with malpua, a breakfast kachori and a thick lassi.

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Dal Baati Churma

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The Rajasthani classic of ghee baatis, spiced dal and sweet churma.

₹150–350

Best around: Chotti Basti

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Gatte ki Sabzi

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Gram-flour dumplings in a tangy yogurt curry — a Rajasthani home-style classic on every Pushkar thali.

₹120–260

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Kachori

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Flaky Rajasthani kachoris — savoury pyaaz or sweet mawa — a bazaar breakfast staple.

₹25–70

Lassi

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Thick clay-cup lassi topped with malai — a cooling bazaar favourite.

₹40–100

Best around: Laxmi Market and Chotti Basti

Malpua

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Griddle-fried sweet pancakes in sugar syrup — Pushkar is famous for its malpua.

₹60–180

Famous Food to Eat in Pushkar

Rajasthani food is rich, filling and built to last in the desert. These are the dishes to look for in Pushkar.

Malpua

Sweet pancakes fried on a griddle and soaked in sugar syrup, often served with thick rabri. Pushkar is famous for its malpua, and you will see sweet shops frying them all through the bazaar.

Dal Baati Churma

The classic Rajasthani meal of baked wheat balls (baati) dipped in ghee, served with spiced dal and churma, a sweet crumble of wheat, ghee and sugar. It is filling, so have it for lunch.

Gatte ki Sabzi

Gram-flour dumplings cooked in a tangy yogurt curry. It is a home-style Rajasthani dish and turns up on most thalis in town.

Kachori

Flaky fried pastries filled with spiced onion (pyaaz kachori) or sweet mawa. They are a breakfast snack in Pushkar and often sell out by mid-morning.

Lassi

Thick, cooling yogurt drink served in a clay cup and topped with malai (cream). It is the best way to cool down after a hot walk around the lake.

Cafés and Snacks in Pushkar

Pushkar has been on the backpacker trail for decades, so rooftop cafés around the lake and in Sadar Bazaar serve everything from Rajasthani thalis to Israeli and Italian dishes, all vegetarian. Many have views over the ghats and are a relaxed place to watch the sunset. Pushkar is also known for its rose gardens, and you will find rose products like gulkand (sweet rose-petal jam) sold in the bazaar.

Food Tips for Travellers in Pushkar

Meat, eggs and alcohol are not sold in Pushkar, so do not ask for them or bring them in.
Try malpua from a busy sweet shop, where they are fried fresh.
Go early for kachori, as stalls often sell out by mid-morning.
Drink bottled or filtered water, especially in the hot months.
Carry some cash for small stalls and sweet shops.

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Pushkar — FAQ

What food is Pushkar famous for?

Pushkar is famous for malpua, a syrup-soaked sweet pancake, along with Rajasthani dishes such as dal baati churma, gatte ki sabzi, kachori and clay-cup lassi.

Is Pushkar fully vegetarian?

Yes. Pushkar is a holy town, so meat and eggs are not sold or served anywhere in town, and alcohol is not available either.

What is malpua?

Malpua is a sweet pancake fried in ghee and soaked in sugar syrup, often served with rabri. Pushkar's sweet shops are known for it, and it is best eaten hot.

What should I eat for breakfast in Pushkar?

Try a hot kachori with chutney from a bazaar stall, followed by a lassi or a cup of chai. Go early, as kachoris often sell out by mid-morning.