Pure Jain meals with no onion, no garlic and no root vegetables, served on a rooftop near Jagdish Temple.
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Naturally gluten-free millet dishes
About Our Jain Food
Jain Food in Udaipur, Made Without Onion, Garlic or Root Vegetables
Millets of Mewar serves Jain food in Udaipur, a short walk from City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Lake Pichola. Every Jain dish here is made without onion, garlic or root vegetables, and the whole restaurant is pure vegetarian. If you’re looking for a Jain-friendly restaurant near City Palace, you’ll find us on City Palace Road.
Anyone who eats Jain food knows the usual problem: a regular dish with the onion and garlic left out, and no one quite sure what else is in it. Our Jain meals are built around millets like bajra, jowar and ragi, which are part of Rajasthani cooking anyway. So the flavour comes from the grain and traditional cooking, not from what was taken away.
We’ve been serving guests since 2011, and you can read the story of how millets are finding their way back into everyday dining. Whether you want a quick Jain lunch after a temple visit or a family dinner on the rooftop, there’s a Jain thali, millet khichdi and dal bati ready for you.
What Is Jain Food? A Simple Guide
Jain food is vegetarian food that follows the Jain principle of causing as little harm as possible to living things. That means no meat, fish or eggs, and it also means no onion, garlic or root vegetables like potato, carrot and radish. Pulling a root vegetable out of the ground destroys the whole plant, which is why many Jains avoid them.
What Is Not Used in Jain Cooking?
- Onion and garlic
- Potato, carrot, radish and other root vegetables
- Meat, fish and eggs
Jain practice isn’t exactly the same in every family. Some Jains also avoid eating after sunset, and some avoid a few extra ingredients. That’s why we always suggest telling your server what you follow when you order, so they can guide you to the right dishes.
At Millets of Mewar, our Jain dishes are made without onion, garlic or root vegetables, and they’re built on millets like bajra, jowar and ragi. If you’re new to Jain food, our Jain thali is a good place to begin, since you get to try several dishes in one meal.
Jain Dishes in Udaipur: What to Order at Millets of Mewar
Every dish below is made without onion, garlic or root vegetables. If you’re not sure where to start, pick the thali, or begin with the khichdi if you want something light.
Jain Millet Khichdi
Light, comforting and simple, with no onion or garlic. It’s the easiest Jain dish to start with, especially after a long day of sightseeing near City Palace.
Jain Millet Dal Bati
A Rajasthani classic, made Jain-friendly. Dal bati is a heavier meal, so it suits a proper lunch or dinner.
Jain Millet Bowls
Filling, nutrient-dense bowls built on millets and vegetables, made without onion, garlic or root vegetables.
Jain-Style Rajasthani Thali
A thali brings several small dishes on one plate, so you taste a bit of everything in a single meal. Ours is made Jain-style, which makes it the simplest way to try Mewar’s flavours if you eat Jain food.
Not sure which dish fits your needs? Tell your server what you follow when you order, and ask whether other millet dishes can be made Jain-style. You can also browse our guide to the top 10 millet dishes every food lover should try before you visit.
Why Millets Work So Well for Jain Cooking
Bajra (pearl millet), jowar (sorghum) and ragi (finger millet) have been part of Rajasthani food for generations. All three are naturally gluten-free and rich in fibre, and they keep you full without feeling heavy.
Here’s why that matters for Jain food. When onion and garlic are left out, a dish still needs something to carry its flavour. Millets give it that base. Bajra is earthy and hearty, jowar is lighter, and ragi has a deeper, slightly sweet taste. So our Jain millet khichdi and dal bati taste like proper Rajasthani dishes, not like regular recipes with ingredients removed.
Which Millet Is in Which Dish?
Millets also work for guests who are vegan or avoid gluten, so a mixed group can often eat together without anyone ordering something different. If you want to know how we got into millets in the first place, here’s the story of how traditional millets are coming back into modern dining.
Jain Food vs Regular Vegetarian Food: What’s the Difference?
Both are vegetarian, but Jain food goes one step further. Here’s a quick way to see the difference.
| What we compare | Regular vegetarian food | Jain food |
|---|---|---|
| Meat, fish and eggs | Not used | Not used |
| Onion and garlic | Often used | Not used |
| Potato, carrot, radish and other root vegetables | Often used | Not used |
| Where the flavour usually comes from | Onion, garlic and base gravies | Spices, millets and vegetables |
So if you eat Jain food, a plain “vegetarian” label isn’t enough, because many vegetarian dishes start with onion and garlic. That’s why it helps to ask for Jain preparation by name when you order, and to say clearly if you also avoid potato and other root vegetables. At Millets of Mewar, our Jain dishes are made without onion, garlic or root vegetables, and the whole restaurant is pure vegetarian.
Jain, Vegan and Gluten-Free Food in Udaipur: How They Overlap
If you eat Jain, vegan or gluten-free, you’ve probably seen all three labels on one menu and wondered how they differ. They’re not the same thing, but one dish can sometimes fit more than one.
- Jain: no onion, garlic or root vegetables like potato and carrot.
- Vegan: no dairy or any other animal products.
- Gluten-free: no wheat. Millets like bajra, jowar and ragi are naturally gluten-free.
At Millets of Mewar, we’re a pure vegetarian restaurant with Jain-friendly, vegan and gluten-free options. Because so much of our cooking is built on millets, many guests find it easier to eat together here, even when one person is Jain and another is vegan or avoids gluten.
A Jain dish isn’t automatically vegan, since some Jain dishes can include dairy. And a gluten-free dish isn’t automatically Jain. So if you follow more than one, tell your server when you order, and ask which dishes fit all your needs. If you’d like to check before you visit, you can contact us and we’ll help.
Jain Restaurant Near City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Lake Pichola
Here’s how a Jain-friendly day around the Old City could look:
- Morning: visit Jagdish Temple
- Lunch: a Jain-style Rajasthani thali on our rooftop
- Afternoon: City Palace and Lake Pichola
- Evening: a quiet dinner before you head back
Visit Details
- Address: Badhu Ji ka Darwaja, 51, City Palace Road, near Jagdish Temple, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
- Timings: open every day, 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Phone: +91 87693 48440
- Parking: we don’t have private parking, but public parking is available within a short walk
- Booking: we recommend booking for dinner and larger groups
The Rooftop Experience
Eat your Jain thali with a view. Our rooftop overlooks the streets of Udaipur – a calm, comfortable space whether you’re here for a quiet family dinner or unwinding after a day of sightseeing near City Palace.
FAQs
Everything You Wanted to Know About Our Jain Food Restaurant
Does Millets of Mewar serve pure Jain food?
Yes. Our Jain dishes are made without onion, garlic or root vegetables, and the whole restaurant is pure vegetarian.
Is there a Jain restaurant near City Palace Udaipur?
Yes. We’re on City Palace Road, a short walk from City Palace, and open every day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Is there a Jain-friendly restaurant near Jagdish Temple?
Yes. We’re right by Jagdish Temple at Badhu Ji ka Darwaja, so it’s an easy stop after a temple visit.
Do you serve a Jain thali in Udaipur?
Yes. We serve a Jain-style Rajasthani thali made without onion, garlic or root vegetables. It’s a good way to try several dishes in one meal.
What is Jain food?
Jain food is vegetarian food made without onion, garlic or root vegetables, following the Jain principle of causing as little harm as possible to living things.
Do you use potato or carrot in Jain dishes?
No. Our Jain dishes avoid onion, garlic and all root vegetables, including potato and carrot.
Can any dish be made Jain-style?
You can ask for Jain preparation when you order. Please tell your server what you follow first, so they can confirm which dishes work.
Is Jain food vegan?
Not always. Jain food avoids onion, garlic and root vegetables, but some Jain dishes can include dairy. If you also want it vegan, tell us when you order.
What should I order the first time?
Try the millet khichdi, millet dal bati or the Jain-style Rajasthani thali. The khichdi is the lightest of the three.
What are your timings, and do I need to book?
We’re open every day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Booking isn’t compulsory, but we recommend it for dinner and larger groups. You can book online or call +91 87693 48440.
Contact Us
Jain Food in Udaipur, Near City Palace: The Short Answer
Millets of Mewar serves Jain food in Udaipur, made without onion, garlic or root vegetables. We’re on City Palace Road, next to Jagdish Temple, a short walk from City Palace and Lake Pichola. Try the Jain-style Rajasthani thali, millet khichdi or millet dal bati on our rooftop. We’re a pure vegetarian restaurant, open every day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Planning a visit? Book your table, call +91 87693 48440, or contact us with any questions about Jain dishes before you come.
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