These Days Bureau
Authentic Flavours from Marwar, Mewar, Hadoti and Shekhawati Win Hearts of Visitors
New Delhi: The 44th IITF at Pragati Maidan is witnessing a culinary extravaganza from Rajasthan, where visitors are relishing classic dishes like dal-baati, gajak, papad, and ker-sangri.
Harsh Sharma, Director of the Rajasthan Pavilion, said that Rajasthan is participating as the Partner State at this year’s fair. “We have tried to showcase all regional identities of Rajasthan under one roof,” he shared. Traditional delicacies from Marwar, Mewar, Dhundhad, Hadoti, and Shekhawati are impressing visitors with their distinct flavours. Items such as Rajasthani til papdi, gajak, Bikaneri papad, namkeen-bhujia, bhelpuri, pickles, packaged sweets, kulfi, murabba, chooran, spices, rajjeera, dry fruits, dehydrated vegetables, and ker-sangri are among the most popular products.
He further added that artisans from various regions including Sri Ganganagar, Nagaur, Jaipur, and Kishangarh have set up food stalls, offering dishes freshly prepared on-site. Traditional Rajasthani dishes such as dal-baati-choorma, besan gatte, pyaaz kachori, moong dal kachori, mirchi bada, ker-sangri sabzi, and spicy garlic chutney are witnessing high demand, with the Rajasthani thali being a major bestseller.
The pavilion also showcases a wide range of tangy and spicy items, including sherbets, chutneys, packaged foods, gajak, rewari, chikki, asafoetida (hing), various papads, and beverages like jeera soda. Products made from Rajasthan’s famous hing, along with lemon chutney and Athana mirchi, have also become favourites among visitors.
The remarkable sales across Rajasthani food stalls highlight the enduring appeal and relevance of the state’s culinary heritage. The overwhelming appreciation from visitors across the country reflects that Rajasthan continues to connect and impress India not only through its historical grandeur but also through its unique flavours, authenticity, and quality.
