The iconic dish of Rajasthan- dal baati churma. A lip-smacking combo, loaded with proteins, carbs and calories! Served here with spicy garlic chutney but can be also served with papads or tangy 'kadhi'. This was lunch on day # 1 of my trip. A lunch like this leaves no room for dinner, despite it being … Continue reading The Food Coma That Wasn’t!
The imposing Kumbhalgarh fort in the kingdom of Mewar. It towers above the peaks of the Aravallis at a height of 1100 metres above sea level, and has the formidable reputation of being unconquerable. The inaccessibility of the fort made it invincible. It is protected by a massive wall that stretches for 36 kms and … Continue reading The Wonder That Is Kumbhalgarh
Mewar, in Rajasthan is not just about magnificent forts and grand palaces built by the Rajput rulers over the course of more than a 1000 years. It is also about the warrior clans that loyally served their kings and were given estates to govern. Deogarh is one such (former) estate, now town; which was owned … Continue reading Discovering Deogarh
Think Rajasthan and the mind immediately conjures up images of sand dunes in the desert, camels, colourful dancers, men sporting turbans and bushy moustaches- the usual stereotypes. While stereotypes are based on the truth, it is also a fact that they deal largely in superficialities. Another damning stereotype of Rajasthan is the typical image of … Continue reading Padharo Mhare Desh- Discovering Rajasthan, Part 1
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