| Rajasthan means land of princes. So the cuisines of Rajasthan are often complicated exotic dishes. The cuisines of Rajasthan are also adapted to warlike nature of medieval Rajasthan and availability of ingredients. So these dishes could survives for many days. . Scarcity of water, fresh green vegetables also have had their effect on cooking. In the desert belt of Jaisalmer, Barmer and Bikaner, cooks use a minimum of water and prefer, instead, to use more milk, buttermilk and clarified butter. A distinct specialty of the Maheshwari cooking is use of dry mango powder as a substitute of tomato and use of asafetida, to enhance the taste in the absence of garlic and onions. |
The royal state of Rajasthan has been bequeathed with a wealth of traditional arts and crafts that has made this region a treasure trove for numerous products such as ethnic silver jewellery, miniature paintings, wooden furniture and marble stone articles, to name just a few. Every area of Rajasthan weaves its own traditional story of handicrafts that is unique from those of any other. From Bikaner, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Bhilwara and Udaipur to Jodhpur, Alwar and Kisangarh- each region has its own distinctive heritage of diverse handicrafts. |
Rajasthan is still the proverbial "Shopper's paradise" for enterprising bargain hunters. However, before you buy, it is better to compare prices with the neighbouring shop. With tourists, bargaining is almost a practice. Emporiums run by State Government are a safe place to buy because the quality is standardised, the UPS usually lower the prices fixed.
Ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchases and that you obtain a proper receipt. Return of goods is not entertained, even less, once you have returned to your country because Indian customs have strict regulations against this. Should your shopping weight be too much to accompany you by air, it can be sent as unaccompanied baggage.
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