This is the ancient land of Indian emperors and princes, where an elaborate cuisine was developed, often using the game caught during a day’s hunting. Despite the royal culinary tradition, which is evident in the number of game dishes that are still enjoyed today, there are many vegetarians in this state, including most members of the Marwari community, the main controllers of business whose influence has spread throughout India.
Fresh produce, such as chillies, is dried in the sun in Rajasthan, to help preserve it.