Madhya Pradesh has a culture with a mix of food and culinary experiences. With plates full of mouthwatering dishes and a dose of nature. Along with it’s historic importance, its food is worth tasting. Here are some of the local delicacies making you dip into your spoons to taste the cuisine of Madhya Pradesh:
List of Famous Food of Madhya Pradesh
1. Daal Bafla
Daal Bafla originated from Rajasthan and is a mouthwatering dish very similar to the Dal Bati of Rajasthan. Bafla is the cooking of wheat balls in pure ghee. These balls are served along with a bowl of Daal and coriander sauce to compliment the dish better.
2. Poha Jalebi
Tangy poha topped with namkeen accompanied by crispy sweet jalebis are the perfect way to start your day. Poha is the flattened rice with the servings of onions, green chilies, tomatoes with the best savoring of curry leaves and lemon.
3. Bhuttey Ke Kees
It is made with grated corn kernels cooked in spices, coconut and skimmed milk. Mustard seeds and green chilies are added to up the spice factor of the dish.
4. Bhopali Gosht Korma
The dish is part of the something called the Nawabi cuisine and it’s made by slow cooking mutton chunks in a rich and spicy gravy. Mutton is the main ingredient presented in the dish. The result is a melt-in-the-mouth mutton dish that is fit of feasts of the very special kind.
5. Seekh Kebabs
The dish is well minced presented in wraps which melt easily in your mouths. Keema, Korma Kebabs, and Shammi Kebabs are other varieties that people in Madhya Pradesh love. These kebabs made from minced meats wrapped around a skewer and cooked on coals, have been attracting foodies to the Bhopal for decades now.
6. Malpua
Malpua is a sweet dish of Madhya Pradesh made with wheat flour and sugar syrup. These flat wheat flour pieces of bread are deep-fried in oil and dipped in Chasni. It is best served by garnishing of dry fruits on top of Malpua. In some parts of Madhya Pradesh, Malpua is made using Moong Daal and sliced onions for the combination of sweet and salty.
7. Mawa Bati
With the right amount of sweetness, perfect crisp and texture, MawaBati is one the best sweet palates of Madhya Pradesh. The preparation includes Mava dough mixed with a generous amount of dry fruits. After frying the Mava balls, it is dipped in sugar syrup to add to the sweetness of the dish. This is one dish you cannot miss out when in Madhya Pradesh.
SUMMARY
The state of Madhya Pradesh is known as the heart of India, not just because of its geographical location, but also because of its rich culture and history, as well as a vibrant cuisine. The food of Madhya Pradesh has been impacted from the cuisines of the neighboring states, particularly Rajasthan and that is reflected in some of its most popular dishes.
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