rajasthani

recipes from rajasthan

chicken biryani

This murgh biryani from Rajasthan is delicately scented with rosewater and cardamom, with hot and spicy chicken pieces.

green pea pulao

A simple and delicious pulao. Matar pulao is rice simmered in stock, with bursts of flavour from the fresh green peas. An ideal accompaniment to many of the meat or poultry recipes in this book.

mushroom and mint pulao

Kukurmutta pulao is a delicate and mildly spiced pulao from Jodhpur, with mint and mushrooms highlighted by the gentle spices.

Rajasthani red lamb

Laal maas is a fiery, slow-cooked, hunter-style lamb dish from Rajasthan, cooked in whole spices. Kashmiri chillies lend colour, heat and depth to this dish.

sweet lemon pickle

Khatta meetha nimbu ka achaar is a hot, sweet and sour lemon pickle, and is typical of pickles from Rajasthan.

tarka dal

Lentils, with spiced oil added just before serving is a dish eaten all across India. There are wide regional differences - this one is our family version, typical of Rajasthani cuisine.