Master Chef Prem Singh Rathore
Food Historian | Culinary Researcher | Author
"Every recipe carries a story. Every spice preserves a legacy." Journey into the royal kitchens of Mewar and Marwar, where centuries-old traditions, palace recipes, and village flavors come together in an unforgettable celebration of Rajasthan's culinary heritage.
Preserving Rajasthan's Royal Culinary Legacy
Master Chef Prem Singh Rathore is a renowned food historian and culinary researcher from Rajsamand, Kelwa, Rajasthan, dedicated to preserving the authentic food traditions of Mewar and Marwar.
Born into the Rathore clan, his childhood was shaped by stories of royal palaces, village traditions, and generations of home cooks who preserved Rajasthan’s culinary heritage through handwritten recipe collections and oral storytelling.
Rather than receiving formal hotel management training, Prem Singh Rathore learned directly from experienced 80 to 90-year-old Rawala cooks, many of whom continued to prepare meals over traditional chulhas using brass degchis, preserving techniques that have remained unchanged for generations.
His culinary journey also includes professional experience with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, where he explored the rich history of Rajputana cuisine while documenting stories behind royal kitchens and forgotten recipes.
Inspired by handwritten family recipe “bahis” inherited from a Thakur family’s haveli cook and his grandparents, he embarked on a mission to preserve the disappearing culinary traditions of Rajasthan before they were lost forever.
Every recipe featured in this book has been personally researched, tested, and carefully adapted for today’s kitchens while maintaining its original authenticity, flavors, and cultural significance.
Through his work, Prem Singh Rathore continues to preserve one of India’s richest culinary traditions for future generations.
Why Read Rajputana: Mewar & Marwar By Rawali Rasoi?
Discover rare palace dishes, village specialties, and family recipes preserved through generations of traditional cooks.
Learn the fascinating stories, customs, festivals, and royal traditions that gave birth to Rajasthan's iconic cuisine.
Every recipe has been personally tested and carefully adapted, making authentic Rajputana cooking accessible for today's home cooks without losing its original essence.
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RAJPUTANA is available in eBook format, allowing you to carry this poetic journey wherever you go.
Rajputana: Mewar & Marwar by Rawali Rasoi
A Journey Through Rajasthan’s Royal Kitchens
More than just a cookbook, Rajputana: Mewar & Marwar by Rawali Rasoi is a tribute to Rajasthan’s extraordinary culinary heritage.
The book brings together authentic royal recipes, forgotten village delicacies, traditional cooking techniques, and fascinating historical narratives that reveal how the kingdoms of Mewar and Marwar developed their distinct culinary identities.
Readers will discover legendary dishes such as Laal Maas, Dal Baati Churma, Ker Sangri, and many rare recipes once prepared in royal households but gradually disappearing with time.
Each recipe is presented with:
- Authentic ingredients
- Step-by-step cooking instructions
- Traditional preparation techniques
- Cultural background
- Historical significance
- Practical adaptations for modern kitchens
Beyond recipes, the book explores how Rajasthan’s geography, climate, royal traditions, festivals, and local communities shaped one of India’s most celebrated regional cuisines.
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Every recipe in this collection reflects generations of wisdom preserved through Rajasthan's royal households and village kitchens. Rajputana: Mewar & Marwar by Rawali Rasoi is available through leading online bookstores.
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Master Chef Prem Singh Rathore welcomes readers, chefs, culinary institutions, food historians, media professionals, and cultural organizations for collaborations, workshops, interviews, and heritage food events.