CUISINE OF MADHYA PRADESH
Everything about Madhya Pradesh is unique. Right from its monuments to its tradition, everything associated with this state is unusual and cuisines of this state are no exception to it. The cuisine at the heart of India is lined with diverse styles and specialties, which vary across the geographies of this vast state. Given its size, and the glittering and unique personalities that each of its towns and cities owns, it’s only natural that the food here too sustains a vibrant variety, grandeur and a flavor of its own. Come to Madhya Pradesh to relish the scrumptious cuisines, irrespective of the fact whether tourists are a vegetarian or non-vegetarian.
The state’s cuisine fosters influences of all that’s in and around it, making the platter rich with variety, flavors, and aromas of all types. The main elements of the food are Wheat, Rice, Meat, and Fish. Dal Bafla, Biryani, Kebabs, Korma, Poha, Pilaf, Rogan Josh, Jalebi, Ladoos are the specialties that the state is known for. Another tint of the state is found in its vibrant street food culture. The streets are filled with traditional delicacies such as Bun Kabab, Paya Soup and much more. Lassi, Beer, Sugarcane Juice and some locally made alcoholic beverages are also stapled items of the state’s cuisine.
When in Madhya Pradesh, non-vegetarians should relish Roghan Josh. Also, don’t forget to try out the korma and Bhopali Gosht. The most eccentric of all Culinary art of MP is the tribal food that is not very much sought. The tribal dishes of Madhya Pradesh include ‘Daal Paniya’ and ‘Rabdi’ (Maize Porridge). One can raise a toast to the beauty of tribal cuisine with its local liquor called Mahua. This drink is offered to the deities during certain celebrations too. Get set to dazzle your taste buds in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh is one place where hungry visitors will never be disappointed.
MUST-TRY DISHES OF MADHYA PRADESH:
DAAL BAATI |
BHOPALI GOSHT |
POHA JALEBI |
KHOYE KI JALEBI |
CHAKKI KI SHAAK |
KORMA |
BHUTTE KA KEES |
SHIKANJI |
KHASTA KACHORI |
INDORI NAMKEEN |
GHAMANDI LASSI |
BUNDELI GOSHT |
CHIRONJI KI BARFI |
DAAL PANIYA |
ALOO PATTIES |
LAVANG LATIKA |
AAM KALAKAND |
KARELE KI CHAAT |
GATPAT FALAHARI CHAAT |
DOODH RABRI |