Jodhpur travel guide

Pyaaz kachori

Jodhpurs acclaimed spiced onion-stuffed kachori—flaky fried pastry shells packed with caramelized onion and fennel seeds; eaten at Jodhpur's Sardar Market from dawn; the Blue City version uses more fennel than Jaipur's and is considered superior

Mirchi vada

Jodhpur's signature snack—a massive green Jodhpuri chili dipped in spiced chickpea batter and deep-fried until crispy; the pepper heat is offset by the crispy batter and coriander chutney; sold at stalls near the clock tower in Sardarpura

Mawa kachori

Rajasthan's festive sweet kachori—deep-fried pastry shells stuffed with mawa (reduced milk solid), dry fruits and sugar syrup; Jodhpur's specialty sweet eaten at celebrations; the contrast of crispy exterior and sweet dense filling is extraordinary

Makhaniya lassi

Jodhpur's famous thick, cream-rich lassi—full-fat yogurt churned with sugar and topped with a slick of cream and saffron; served in terracotta cups at Shri Mishrilal Hotel near the clock tower; Jodhpur's answer to a meal in a glass

Dal baati churma

Rajasthan's warrior food born in the desert—baked wheat dough balls (baati) cracked and submerged in spiced lentil dal, accompanied by crushed sweet churma; traditionally cooked in open fires; the complete thali version is a feast