Fooding
Amazing facts about Rajasthani cuisine
Royal cuisine of Rajasthan
The ancient princely state of Rajasthan gave rise to a royal cuisine. The
Rajas who went on hunting expeditions ate the meat or the fowl that they
brought back. Even today, Rajasthani princely feasts flaunt meat delicacies
that are incomparable.
In
contrast are the vegetarian Rajasthanis. Their food cooked in pure ghee is
famous for it's mouth-watering aroma. Rajasthani cooking was also influenced
by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of
ingredients in the desert region. Food that could last for several days and
could be eaten without heating was preferred, more out of necessity than
choice. Scarcity of water and lack of fresh green vegetables also had their
effect on Rajasthani cooking.
» Dining : There are three additional tents - making
nine in all. The Dining Tent at Aman-i-Khás is furnished with tables
and chairs. Meals are often served in different locations throughout the
grounds and dinner is most often concluded around a roaring outdoor fire
that serves as a focal point in colder winters. The camp serves Indian
cuisine and a range of western dishes. Freshness of produce is ensured as
most of the vegetables and herbs are grown in the camp's organic vegetable
garden.
Accommodation
There are six accommodation tents. Each echoes a rich Mughal style with "rooms"
separated by cotton drapes. The tents, set on a concrete plinth, measure
108sq m, and are identical in design. They are constructed of canvas and
supported by a steel frame with the interior walls and ceilings draped in
fine cotton. Entry to each tent is through a screened area that contains an
armchair and a dining table with chairs. Beyond this is the centre of the
tent that ascends to a soaring six-metre canopy under which lies an
oversized daybed, ideal for lounging.
Opening
from the central area are three further sections for sleeping, bathing and
dressing. The "bedroom" area is fitted with a king-size bed
flanked by twin writing desks. The bathing area includes a shower, soaking
tub and separate toilet whilst the dressing area contains the cupboards with
hanging space and twin vanities. Cotton screens provide complete privacy.
Furniture is minimal and unobtrusive, mimicking the travelling camps of an
earlier time. Each tent is air-conditioned, with a ceiling fan and a cooler
chest for drinks.
Amenities
Facilities & Services: Copier/facsimile, laundry, car park, doctor on
call, safe deposit lockers, transport on request, currency exchange, baby
sitting, nature books library, driver's quarters.
