Pushkar Street Food Guide Why is Pushkar so famous? Pushkar is popular for being the home to the creator of the universe, Lord Brahma. Most of you must have answered that. Some of you must also be aware that there are over 500 temples in the city, which means the travelers tend to engage in
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Pushkar Street Food Guide

Why is Pushkar so famous? Pushkar is popular for being the home to the creator of the universe, Lord Brahma. Most of you must have answered that. Some of you must also be aware that there are over 500 temples in the city, which means the travelers tend to engage in “temple hopping” on foot. But, very few people know that travelers can also engage in “food hopping” while doing so. Pushkar is a food lover’s (I would rather say vegetarian food lover) destination and is known for its rich food culture. The streets of Pushkar is full of vendors serving food to the people for generations. If you have not had street food in Pushkar, your visit to the sacred city is not complete.

In this post, I have compiled a list of some of the most famous food gems of Pushkar, particularly street food. I have eaten at all these food joints listed below, and I can’t wait to go back there to enlighten my inner foodie again.

1. Malpua – start your street food tour with this delightfully rich sweet

Malpua is undoubtedly the best sweet in Pushkar. You would be amazed how addictive those little sugar syrup dipped pancakes are. It is just too yummy to resist the ghee-dripping treats. Moreover, they never feel enough, no matter how many pieces you eat. You can pour some rabdi (sweet condensed milk). another unmissable sweet, on the malpua, to make it even richer in taste.

Tip: Eat the Malpua while it is hot. 

Recommendation:

Malpua

Where – Sarvadia Mishtan Bhandar, Badi Basti

Rate – INR 35-40 per plate (1 or 2 pc)

Rabri 

Where – Chaudhary Mishthan Bhandar, Gau Ghat – local people claim that it serves the best rabri in India.

Where – Lakshmi Mishthan Bhandar, Gau Ghat

Rate – INR 350-400 per kg

Note: There are two shops named Lakshmi Misthan Bhandar in the same lane. Go straight to the one located at the end. 

2. Kalakand

Kalakand is a sweet made from thickened milk, ghee, and sugar. As this dish with grainy texture is put in the mouth, it slowly melts while releasing the flavors so delectable.

Where – Chaudhary Mishthan Bhandar is again one of the best places to eat the sweet.

Rate – INR 350-400 per kg

3. Pheni

Pheni, also knows as Suratpheni, is a must-taste when in the state of Rajasthan. The dish is shredded, flaky – rice flour or refined flour roasted in ghee and bundled together. You can have the pheni either with hot sugar syrup or milk. I like the one with sugar syrup better. 

Where – Lakshmi Mishthan Bhandar, Gau Ghat

Rate – INR 350-450 per kg

Tip: Have some tissues handy while eating pheni, considering its ‘falling-apart’ texture.

4. Falafel – probably the most popular street food in Pushkar

No tourist in Pushkar visits the city and does not enjoy the Falafel. Although Falafel is a renowned cuisine of the middle east, it has become a very famous street food in Pushkar owing to the popularity of the city amongst foreigners. It is so well-liked by Israelis that the signboards, hoardings, restaurant menus, etc., are written in Hebrew also.

Ganga restaurant is undisputedly the best place to eat the laffa and falafel rolls. The variety offered is huge, and each of them is equally delicious. 

Where – Ganga Restaurant, main market road, Choti Basti

Rate – INR 300 for two (approx)

5. Tomato and Chana (brown chickpeas) soup 

The chana soup is less known to the tourists, but those who know it (like me) never leave Pushkar without having a bowl of that. A hawker stands in the parking area near the Gau ghat and sells tomato and chana soup. I have tried it several times, and it has only got tastier with every visit. The soup is thick, sour, and creamy. 

Where – Shiv Shakti tomato soup and chana soup

Rate – INR 40-60 per glass

Tip: The stall sells soups only during the winter season.

6. Pani puri

The pain puri stall is in the opposite lane where the soup hawker stands. I have tried this chaat that originated in India, at many places in Pushkar, and found this one the best. While many of you might believe that there is not a large difference it comes to the chaat like bhel puri, Sev puri, etc. However, the pain puri lovers usually know where to have that best one. Agree with me?

Where – Aarti Pani Patashe Center

Rate – INR 20-25 for six pieces

7. Parathas

I think it is hard to find a food street in any part of India that gets deprived of one of India’s most loved dish, the stuffed paratha. Pushkar offers some of the best versions (preparation is quite different) of parathas. Lala Ji Parathawala is the most renowned. Order an aloo pyaz paratha, paneer paratha, or aloo cheese paratha, you would not get disappointed. He serves the parathas with green mint sauce and raita (an Indian condiment consisting of yogurt, spices, and diced or grated vegetables or fruits).

Where – Lala Ji Parathawala

Cost – INR 100-150 per paratha

Tip: The stall opens at about 5 pm, so align your visit accordingly.

Conclusion

These were the only a handful of street food items and places to try in Pushkar to feast your taste buds. Several others include:

• Dal Baati at Shree Karni Maa Restaurant (Brahma Temple road)
• Tea at Internet tea (in front of the Brahma Temple)
• Poha Pizza Pakwan, an appetizing fusion of poha, pizza, and pakwan at Pushkar Breakfast Corner (Main Market Road, Choti Basti)
• Kachori at Ugma Ji ki dukaan (opposite Maheshwari Dharamshala, Badi Basti)
• Lassi at Kumawat Makhaniya Lassi (near Brahma Temple)

Tip: If you don’t mind going a little in the outskirts of Pushkar (5-6 km away), do visit Vaishnav Garden Restaurant (Tilora Road, Chawandiya). It is one of the best places to eat aloo pyaz tikkad. It is an eastern Rajasthan recipe that is quite popular in the Ranthambore region.

While I tried all of the dishes listed above, I still missed many. I would keep that pending checklist for my next visit. Please comment below if I should add anything specific to try in Pushkar.

I hope this post would prove to be useful for your Pushkar trip. You would surely cherish the food and have a fabulous and lasting impression.

Please join my mailing list (at the bottom of the page), and stay tuned for more stories. You can follow @bulbulonthewing on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram to get regular updates.

 

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Pushkar Street Food Guide

Why is Pushkar so famous? Pushkar is popular for being the home to the creator of the universe, Lord Brahma. Most of you must have answered that. Some of you must also be aware that there are over 500 temples in the city, which means the travelers tend to engage in “temple hopping” on foot. But, very few people know that travelers can also engage in “food hopping” while doing so. Pushkar is a food lover’s (I would rather say vegetarian food lover) destination and is known for its rich food culture. The streets of Pushkar is full of vendors serving food to the people for generations. If you have not had street food in Pushkar, your visit to the sacred city is not complete.

In this post, I have compiled a list of some of the most famous food gems of Pushkar, particularly street food. I have eaten at all these food joints listed below, and I can’t wait to go back there to enlighten my inner foodie again.

1. Malpua – start your street food tour with this delightfully rich sweet

Malpua is undoubtedly the best sweet in Pushkar. You would be amazed how addictive those little sugar syrup dipped pancakes are. It is just too yummy to resist the ghee-dripping treats. Moreover, they never feel enough, no matter how many pieces you eat. You can pour some rabdi (sweet condensed milk). another unmissable sweet, on the malpua, to make it even richer in taste.

Tip: Eat the Malpua while it is hot. 

Recommendation:

Malpua

Where – Sarvadia Mishtan Bhandar, Badi Basti

Rate – INR 35-40 per plate (1 or 2 pc)

Rabri 

Where – Chaudhary Mishthan Bhandar, Gau Ghat – local people claim that it serves the best rabri in India.

Where – Lakshmi Mishthan Bhandar, Gau Ghat

Rate – INR 350-400 per kg

Note: There are two shops named Lakshmi Misthan Bhandar in the same lane. Go straight to the one located at the end. 

2. Kalakand

Kalakand is a sweet made from thickened milk, ghee, and sugar. As this dish with grainy texture is put in the mouth, it slowly melts while releasing the flavors so delectable.

Where – Chaudhary Mishthan Bhandar is again one of the best places to eat the sweet.

Rate – INR 350-400 per kg

3. Pheni

Pheni, also knows as Suratpheni, is a must-taste when in the state of Rajasthan. The dish is shredded, flaky – rice flour or refined flour roasted in ghee and bundled together. You can have the pheni either with hot sugar syrup or milk. I like the one with sugar syrup better. 

Where – Lakshmi Mishthan Bhandar, Gau Ghat

Rate – INR 350-450 per kg

Tip: Have some tissues handy while eating pheni, considering its ‘falling-apart’ texture.

4. Falafel – probably the most popular street food in Pushkar

No tourist in Pushkar visits the city and does not enjoy the Falafel. Although Falafel is a renowned cuisine of the middle east, it has become a very famous street food in Pushkar owing to the popularity of the city amongst foreigners. It is so well-liked by Israelis that the signboards, hoardings, restaurant menus, etc., are written in Hebrew also.

Ganga restaurant is undisputedly the best place to eat the laffa and falafel rolls. The variety offered is huge, and each of them is equally delicious. 

Where – Ganga Restaurant, main market road, Choti Basti

Rate – INR 300 for two (approx)

5. Tomato and Chana (brown chickpeas) soup 

The chana soup is less known to the tourists, but those who know it (like me) never leave Pushkar without having a bowl of that. A hawker stands in the parking area near the Gau ghat and sells tomato and chana soup. I have tried it several times, and it has only got tastier with every visit. The soup is thick, sour, and creamy. 

Where – Shiv Shakti tomato soup and chana soup

Rate – INR 40-60 per glass

Tip: The stall sells soups only during the winter season.

6. Pani puri

The pain puri stall is in the opposite lane where the soup hawker stands. I have tried this chaat that originated in India, at many places in Pushkar, and found this one the best. While many of you might believe that there is not a large difference it comes to the chaat like bhel puri, Sev puri, etc. However, the pain puri lovers usually know where to have that best one. Agree with me?

Where – Aarti Pani Patashe Center

Rate – INR 20-25 for six pieces

7. Parathas

I think it is hard to find a food street in any part of India that gets deprived of one of India’s most loved dish, the stuffed paratha. Pushkar offers some of the best versions (preparation is quite different) of parathas. Lala Ji Parathawala is the most renowned. Order an aloo pyaz paratha, paneer paratha, or aloo cheese paratha, you would not get disappointed. He serves the parathas with green mint sauce and raita (an Indian condiment consisting of yogurt, spices, and diced or grated vegetables or fruits).

Where – Lala Ji Parathawala

Cost – INR 100-150 per paratha

Tip: The stall opens at about 5 pm, so align your visit accordingly.

Conclusion

These were the only a handful of street food items and places to try in Pushkar to feast your taste buds. Several others include:

• Dal Baati at Shree Karni Maa Restaurant (Brahma Temple road)
• Tea at Internet tea (in front of the Brahma Temple)
• Poha Pizza Pakwan, an appetizing fusion of poha, pizza, and pakwan at Pushkar Breakfast Corner (Main Market Road, Choti Basti)
• Kachori at Ugma Ji ki dukaan (opposite Maheshwari Dharamshala, Badi Basti)
• Lassi at Kumawat Makhaniya Lassi (near Brahma Temple)

Tip: If you don’t mind going a little in the outskirts of Pushkar (5-6 km away), do visit Vaishnav Garden Restaurant (Tilora Road, Chawandiya). It is one of the best places to eat aloo pyaz tikkad. It is an eastern Rajasthan recipe that is quite popular in the Ranthambore region.

While I tried all of the dishes listed above, I still missed many. I would keep that pending checklist for my next visit. Please comment below if I should add anything specific to try in Pushkar.

I hope this post would prove to be useful for your Pushkar trip. You would surely cherish the food and have a fabulous and lasting impression.

Please join my mailing list (at the bottom of the page), and stay tuned for more stories. You can follow @bulbulonthewing on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram to get regular updates.

 

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