Category: Food of Madhya Pradesh

5 Best Dishes That Make The Food of Madhya Pradesh Special

There are people who love to travel to new places for their love of exploration; the architecture of that place, the natural beauty and the culture everything seems to be inviting. But one thing that also deserves equal attention is the cuisine of that place. Sometimes the place may not occupy a strong place in … Continue reading “5 Best Dishes That Make The Food of Madhya Pradesh Special”

There are people who love to travel to new places for their love of exploration; the architecture of that place, the natural beauty and the culture everything seems to be inviting. But one thing that also deserves equal attention is the cuisine of that place. Sometimes the place may not occupy a strong place in your memory due to any special place or monument but it may leave a life-long impression because of its food!

It is said that good food can win your heart and it is absolutely true. So if you are a foodie who loves to travel to new destinations and taste sumptuous delicacies, one such place you must visit in Madhya Pradesh. Popularly called ‘Hindustan ka dil’ or ‘Heart of India’, Madhya Pradesh not only abounds in natural beauty, wildlife and heritage places but also in tasty, mouth-watering cuisines. You can contact any reputed Madhya Pradesh travel agency and straightaway reach here and plunge in your favorite food.

So what are the must-try dishes of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Poha- You may have heard of this famous dish and kept wondering from where it came? To your greatest surprise, this popularly-eaten dish was invented in Madhya Pradesh! It is a super healthy cuisine and you can find it in any part of the state. Poha is actually a rice-based dish that is cooked with onions, tomatoes and green chillies and garnished with a bit of lemon and curry leaves. Are you already smelling poha in the air? Come and visit Madhya Pradesh!

  1. Bhutte Ka Kees- From the name itself is clear that this tasty dish is mainly made of corns. The corns are well-grated and then cooked with Indian spices and skimmed milk. As a result, you will find this dish to be a little sweet. The dish is also served with mustard seed and green chillies that further enhances the taste of this dish. Bhutte ka kees is a popular street food of Indore.

  1. Daal Bafla- Although this is not an authentic Madhya Pradesh dish as it hails from Rajasthan, yet this dish is appetizing. This dish is similar to the dish called ‘Dal Bati’ of Rajasthan and so it is equally mouth-watering. Dal Bafla is actually balls that are made of wheat and are cooked in ghee; then it is served with coriander sauce and a bowl of dal. Not only is this dish savory but also healthy as it comes with a good dose of carbohydrates, fat, proteins and minerals. You can get to taste the best dal bafla in Bhopal.

  1. Bhopali Gosht Korma- This dish is an influence from Mughlai cuisine and is absolutely delectable and yummy. If you are a lover of spicy food, this dish is perfect for you because Bhopali gosht korma is a dish that is defined by the spices used to prepare it. As the name says, this is a specialty dish of Bhopal. Mutton being the main ingredient, is cooked with lots of Indian spices to impart a distinct aroma and flavor to the dish that will surely water your mouth!

  1. Malpua & jalebi– If you have a sweet tooth, don’t forget to try these two-malpua and jalebi. Malpua is also known as ‘Indian pancake’ and is made from flour, fried in ghee and finally dipped in sugar syrup. Before serving, it is garnished with saffron that further enhances the taste. A visit to Jabalpur is a must if you want to get the best malpuas. Although jalebi is found in every state of India, nobody can beat Madhya Pradesh in making this tempting and crunchy sweet dish. Jalebis are made of flour, fried and like malpua, dipped in sugar syrup. To get the best jalebis, head straight to Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh.

Conclusion– Madhya Pradesh has something to offer to all kinds of a tourist even when food is concerned. So if your motto in life is ‘live to eat’, select any appropriate MP tour package and go on satisfying your appetite. After all, there no such happiness as good food that can satiate your soul!

Embrace The Food Lover In You When In Madhya Pradesh

If you think about it, food and travel can indeed be the only two things needed for sustenance (of course with an uninterrupted flow of money but that is besides the point). Travelling and gorging go hand in hand. Stepping on foreign grounds is inevitably followed by a taste test of the cuisine that the … Continue reading “Embrace The Food Lover In You When In Madhya Pradesh”

If you think about it, food and travel can indeed be the only two things needed for sustenance (of course with an uninterrupted flow of money but that is besides the point). Travelling and gorging go hand in hand. Stepping on foreign grounds is inevitably followed by a taste test of the cuisine that the place has to offer. From trying the staple of the region to venturing into shady streets to experience the lip-smacking delicacies the locals keep talking about, you must have done it all.

It is exactly on this regard that India, if we may say so ourselves, trumps over all. The magnificently diverse culture gives rise to a food paradise so enticing and so vibrant that it seems like doing the Food Gods an injustice if you fail to try everything up on offer. Madhya Pradesh, one of the prime states in Central India, however, is not known for a particular cuisine. Instead, it imbibes the flavours from all over the country and presents a cuisine like no other by merging the existing dishes with innovations. Madhya Pradesh, the land which resonates with history has a delicious mix of royalty and modernity in their food which visitors travel for miles to experience. True, the place has its fair share, well more than its fare share, of national parks, wildlife reserves, spiritual and heritage sites, ancient ruins and all that MP Tourism Packages incorporate in their itineraries, but the heart of the Heartland of India is definitely the gastronomical extravaganza.

Let’s take a look at what the royal families supped on and how they have aged over the decades:

The Bun Kebabs Of Bhopal

Bhopal is a treasure trove of all things Nawabi(royal). And they are best experienced through the street fare instead of the luxurious hotels that you spend the trip in. The bun kebab is one such delicacy which is relished with steaming cups of Suleiman Tea. The kebabs or flattened meat balls are cooked in mild spices and fried some more, sandwiched between buns and are washed down with tea topped with whipped cream that leave behind a salty after-taste.
Tough imagining what we are talking about? Well take a trip down the bylanes of Bhopal and you’ll know.

Maheri And More Of Bundelkhand

The smaller villages around the Bundelkhand region have a lot to offer in terms of food that are slightly unconventional, to say the least. The food usually emanates a smoky flavour and is often cooked without the use of oil. The basic ingredients of the dishes are mainly pulses and grains of all kind such as jowar, millets, wheat, lentils. One of the more popular dishes is the khichdi (a mixture of lentils and rice) which is made with jowar and buttermilk and flavoured with spices like cumin. Make sure you have a bowlful of this if you are on the go and have one of the day’s meals be sorted.

Jabalpur’s Mawa Bati

There is no dearth of sweet treats in Madhya Pradesh. From the fried wonder, also known as jalebis, to shrikhand and sikanji (a sweetened drink made with rabri and curd), you think it and MP will surely have a version of it. Mawa Bati, a speciality of Jabalpur, is considered to be one of the defining sweets of the state. Constituting of a fried, sweetened dough that is later dipped in a sugary syrup, the sweet makes for a perfect after-meal snack. The addition of dry fruits add on to the crunchiness and helps in cutting through the sweetness.

Daal Bafla

Served in many parts of Madhya Pradesh, Daal Bafla is a dish inspired from the cuisine of Rajasthan. Shallow fried wheat balls accompanied with a serving of green chutney is indeed a match made in the spiritual realms. Packed with the necessary nutrients, this indulgent dish must not be consumed guiltily. Have platefuls to your heart’s content and thank us later.

Come for the historical spectacles, stay for the food. You would not be disappointed.

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