Experience Local Flavors at Dev Cottage

A trip to Rajasthan is incomplete without savoring its rich culinary heritage. At Dev Cottage, we believe that food is an essential part of your travel experience. Here's a guide to the authentic local flavors you can enjoy during your stay in Mount Abu.

Dal Bati Churma - The Royal Delicacy

No Rajasthani meal is complete without Dal Bati Churma. This iconic dish consists of baked wheat balls (bati) served with a spiced lentil curry (dal) and a sweet crumbled wheat dessert (churma). The batis are traditionally baked in cow dung cakes, giving them a unique smoky flavor and crispy texture. Drizzled with generous amounts of ghee, this dish is pure comfort food.

Gatte ki Sabzi

A signature vegetarian dish of Rajasthan, Gatte ki Sabzi features gram flour (besan) dumplings cooked in a tangy yogurt-based curry. The dumplings are lightly spiced and simmered until they absorb all the flavors. It's typically served with bajra roti or steamed rice and is perfect for vegetarians looking for an authentic local experience.

Ker Sangri

This unique desert vegetable dish is made from dried beans (sangri) and berries (ker) native to the Thar desert. Cooked with traditional Rajasthani spices, it has a distinctive tangy and spicy flavor. This dish showcases how local cuisine adapted to the scarce water and vegetation of the desert region.

Laal Maas

For non-vegetarians, Laal Maas is Rajasthan's famous fiery red meat curry. Made with mutton and a generous amount of mathania red chilies, this dish gets its deep red color and intense heat from these local chilies. It's not for the faint-hearted but is an absolute must-try for spice lovers!

Mawa Kachori & Traditional Sweets

End your meal with authentic Rajasthani sweets. Mawa Kachori is a deep-fried pastry filled with sweetened khoya and dipped in sugar syrup. Other local favorites include Ghevar (a honeycomb-shaped sweet), Moong Dal Halwa, and the famous Kesar Peda.