Most Popular Food Stops on the Delhi–Jaipur Expressway You Must Visit
If you’re traveling from Delhi to Jaipur or beyond, the Delhi–Jaipur Expressway (NH48) is packed with the most popular food stops where travelers, families, and truck drivers take a break for tasty meals. From Gurugram to Alwar, these spots are loved for their flavour, variety, and warm hospitality.
Here are the top stops to try:
Old Rao Dhaba, Dharuhera – Famous for creamy dal makhani, hot rotis, and chilled lassi.
Mannat Dhaba, Dharuhera – Legendary for huge paratha platters, spicy sides, and fresh lassi.
Hotel Highway King, Behror – Clean facilities, fast service, and a mix of North & South Indian dishes.
Foji Raj Dhaba, near Alwar – Authentic Rajasthani dal baati churma and bajra rotis under open skies.
Rajwada – The Food Court, Dharuhera – Ideal for groups with quick thalis and daily specials.
Hotel Highway Xpress, Behror – AC comfort with hot chole bhature and tasty meals.
Haldiram’s, Kherki Dhaula – Quick snacks like chaat, raj kachori, and sweets.
Bikanervala, Panchgaon – Wide variety of thalis, snacks, and cool AC seating.
Jhilmil Restaurant, Behror – Simple, homely meals that hit the spot.
Local spots near Alwar – Mahavir Dhaba and Forestra Café for authentic flavours.
Indulge in the authentic flavors of a Rajasthani Thali near Gangaur Ghat at Namaste Cafe & Restaurant. Savor traditional dishes like dal baati churma, ker sangri, and gatte ki sabzi in a serene lakeside setting. Experience the best Rajasthani Thali in Udaipur with rich taste and cultural charm.
Pakwan Restaurant (Pure Veg Restaurant) in a Pune, Primium Restaurant which offers an authentic and original taste of Dal Bati Churma. Dal Bati Churma dish which is now a part of the Rajasthani culture. An exquisite fine dine restaurant offering delicious flavors from Rajasthan, Indian, cuisines. Perfect place for – Lunch & Dinner. Corporate lunches, Conference – Meetings, Kitty party, Birthday & Anniversary celebrations. Chill out with friends & family and relish your taste buds.
Rajasthan, a land of heritage and vibrant culture, always attracts people around the world. Whether it is the majestic architecture of palac
Rajasthan, a land of heritage and vibrant culture, always attracts people around the world. Whether it is the majestic architecture of palaces or gorgeous forts or soothing lakes or beautiful deserts, you will recollect everything for the rest of your life. But your Rajasthan trip is incomplete without experiencing the delicious dishes. Due to arid weather conditions, green vegetables are rarely produced here. So, the Rajasthani people had invented unique recipes. These dishes are not only unique in flavour but also unforgettable in taste. Here are some mouth-watering Rajasthani dishes that you must try.
List of best Rajasthani foods
Dal batichurma: It is the signature dish of Rajasthan. Bati is the dough that is stuffed with refine oil, ajwain, salt, chilli powder, heeng and baked until it is crunchy enough. Then this crunchy Bati is dipped in ghee and served with dal (lentil curry).
Churma is a sweet dish. Coarsely ground flour crushed and prepared with ghee, sugar, cashew and raisin. This spicy and sweet dish is a great combination—a perfect dinner after a day-long trip.
Gatte ki sabzi: Gram flour (besan) stuffed with salt, turmeric powder, ajwain, coriander powder, red chilli powder is used to make dumplings. These dumplings of gram flour (besan) dipped in a tangy gravy of curd or buttermilk, tomato and various spices to prepare this dish. You can enjoy this dish with roti and rice.
Kadhi: This gravy is made up of buttermilk, gram flour, spinach, and besanpakodas are added to this gravy. The gravy is a bit sour, which will give your taste buds a different taste. You can enjoy kadhi with steamed rice. A nice one for lunch!
Bajre ki roti: Rajasthan is the top producer of this highly nutritious Pearl Millet (Bajra). Generally, in the village areas, thick Bajra rotis are baked over coal or cow dung cake. It is mainly served with garlic sauce (lahsun ki chutney).
Onion Kachori: Pyaaz ki kachori is made from flour, and onions mixed with spices is filled inside. You can take onion kachori with chutneys and kadhi. An excellent dish for breakfast!
Mawa Kachori: Areyou bored of eating spicy samosa and kachori? Don’t worry; this yummy sweet kachori is the perfect dish for sweet lovers. This kachori is filled with mawa and various dry fruits.
Ghevar: This sweet dish is one of the most well-liked in Rajasthan. This crunchy sweet is prepared with flour, ghee, milk, mawa and toppings with dry fruits.
Boondi Raita: A little sour, a little salty and a little spicy dish will surely refresh your flavour. Dry spice powders like coriander powder, chilli powder, cumin powder are mixed with curd. Boondi is added with this, and lastly, chopped coriander leaves or mint leaves are mixed. It best goes well with jeera rice, biryani or pulao.
Kalakand: Alwar, a city in the foothills of the Aravalli ranges, is famous for kalakand or so-called milk cake. This soft and luscious sweet is perfect for your dessert. Condensed milk is mixed and boiled with chenna until it starts to thicken. This sweet is flavoured with cardamom and sometimes decorated with chopped nuts.
Masala Chaas (Buttermilk): Rajasthan and masala chaas both are deeply connected. This refreshing drink is must need due to the harsh weather condition. Cumin powder, black salt, chat masala are mixed with curd and garnished with freshly chopped coriander leaves or mint. Enjoy the drink with the main course.
Conclusion: So, these dishes you can include in your breakfast or lunch or dinner. I am pretty sure that after knowing about these Rajasthani preparations, you are getting impatient to have these. What is your favourite Rajasthani dish?
