Venue: Rajasthan House Canteen
7, Prithvi Raj Road, New Delhi
Date: Aug 12, 2015
Many state bhawan canteens/restaurants provide simple home style food for guests lodging at the state bhawan as well as outsiders. In search of simple basic “ghar jaisa khana” on a vegetarian day, we landed at Rajasthan Bhawan. It’s located on Prithvi Raj Road near Khan Market and has ample parking inside.
We reached a little before 8 pm and the dining area had just one table occupied. We were told that it will take around half an hour for dinner to get ready. We didn’t mind since the place was quiet and it was still early for dinner. In fact the peace and quite gave us some time to catch up and blog.
The food arrived one hour after we came. It was a vegetarian thali with tawa roti, soya chunks in spinach gravy, pumpkin curry, moong dal and salad. We were famished and attacked the food like there was no tomorrow.
Every dish was freshly prepared and very basic. No frills at all. Apart from the chillies which were much higher than home-cooked food, it felt absolutely like home food. We loved the thin and piping hot tawa roti and had quite a few, given the unlimited servings. They also had rice, which we skipped. The thali was served with the dessert – sewaiyaan kheer. It was as good as rest of the fare.
Rajasthan food is known to be spicy. If one can get over the mirchi, this is a perfect pocket friendly, simple week evening dinner.
What to expect at Rajasthan Bhawan Delhi Canteen
The menu at State Bhawan canteens is rather limited. Rajasthan House Delhi canteen menu is no exception. What they lack in variety, they compensate in quality, simplicity and affordability. You can have a wholesome meal here without having to worry about the standard of food or burning a hole in your pocket. And that is no mean thing in the heart of Delhi where finding affordable food could be an issue.
Daal Baati Churma is served during lunch on special occasions
A standard dinner platter comprises daal, 2 varieties of vegetables, curd or raita, salad, rice roti and kheer for dessert. And we saw a sweet dish being served as well, we jumped in delight. They serve dal-bati-churma during lunch and on special occasions. The fare is indeed like Rajasthani home food in Delhi. It is something that we can have regularly without falling sick.
Also Read: Gujarat Bhawan Canteen – Pure vegetarian unlimited food in Delhi
How to reach Rajasthan Bhawan Delhi Canteen
Rajasthan House or Bhawan is located in the lush greenery of Lutyen’s Delhi. The best way to identify Rajasthan Bhawan is via metro rail. The nearest metro rail station to Rajasthan Bhawan is Lok Kalyan Marg. You can take a radio taxi or an auto from here. The Canteen is on the first floor of Rajasthan Bhawan.
Other attractions near Rajasthan Bhawan Delhi
Rajasthan House is very strategically located. One side is Lodhi Road and the INA area. If you are on this site, you can visit Lodhi Gardens, Humayun’s Tomb. You can shop a leading collection of Indian handloom and handicrafts at Dilli Haat INA and stop at Rajasthan Bhawan for a meal.
The other side of Rajasthan Bhawan takes you to Connaught Place, the heart of Delhi. You cal also visit the National Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art and IGNCA or Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts.
A hearty dinner at Rajasthan Bhawan would duly conclude a day well-spent in the true Indian way.
What about daal bati churma
They do have daal baati choorma on one of the weekdays. I guess on Tuesday.
No they serve on Monday afternoon at lunch time from 1pm
The thali looks very tempting.
A paradise for those who love Home food while away from home.
Can’t agree more.
Wht is the cost of one thali
Cost of one thali is between Rs 120- to Rs 150
Are outsiders allowed in the canteen?
Cost of one thali is between Rs 120- to Rs 150
Yes, outsiders are allowed at the cafeteria.
Vacations are made more fun and easy going when there’s comfort food that can keep your tummy happy, and you, happier. Thank you, indeed, for introducing us to an option so homely.
Our pleasure
We want to eat daal baati choorma . Will it provide on weekends.i.e. sat Sunday
Dal bati churma used to be part of their weekend menu.
I have been thinking about eating at these canteens for long. Am going to try this Rajasthan House meal one day.
Let us know your views
Sometimes a simple meal with right flavors and spices is soulful. I try to eat light at night and Rajasthani food is definitely top of my likeable Indian cuisines
The meal was light indeed.
I love Rajasthani cuisine. Would love to visit Rajasthan House the next time when I travel to Delhi 🙂
You must!
This is such a wholesome meal by the looks of it. Any idea of the cost of this thali?
This meal looks so nice and homely. Would love to try this out one day.
Let us know if you liked it.
Rajasthani food is my hot fav. I always love to have daal bati churma, glad to hear about this place.
Try it and let us know.
Nothing better like ghar ka khaana. I am glad that you found Rajasthan House and they serve good home-style food.
Try it when in Delhi.