Famous Food and Dishes of Madhya Pradesh :

A dose of nature, a tinge of culture mix it with the warm hospitality and a plate full of mouth-water delicacies. Being the heart of India Madhya Pradesh assures a delightful package to its visitors. Then be it the historic importance, rich culture or the food. Madhya Pradesh offers everything to satisfy traveller’s as well as one's foodie soul. Here are some delicious delicacies that one must dig your spoons in when you are exploring Madhya Pradesh.

1. Poha :

Super light and super healthy cuisine which is fondly eaten in all the parts of our country is given to India by Madhya Pradesh. Poha is made with the flattened rice along with the well-cooked onions, tomatoes and is best savoured with green chillies, curry leaves and a bit of lemon.

2. Daal Bafla :

Daal Bafla that is fondly served in many parts of Madhya Pradesh has got its influence from Rajasthani cuisine. Dal Bafla is a mouth-watering cuisine which is very similar to the famous Dal Bati of Rajasthan. Bafla is a delicious treat of the wheat balls well cooked in ghee.The dish is well complemented with a bowl of Dal and coriander sauce (Hari chutney). Dal Bafla is not only celestial in taste but also provides a good dose of multiple vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates and fat just in the right quantity.

3. Seekh Kebabs :

The food palate of Madhya Pradesh has got a strong influence from Mughal cuisines. In all the parts of the state, you will be served with some of the best Mughlai cuisines that are highly inspired by the Mughal style cooking. Seekh Kebabs are being one of the most savoured non-vegetarian dishes of Madhya Pradesh. Well-minced meat is presented in a wrap and can make your taste buds going with its meat that melts in your mouth. Apart from Seekh Kebabs, Keema, Korma, Shammi Kebabs are other Mughlai delicacies that people of Madhya Pradesh loves to much.

4. Bhutte Ka Kees :

Another healthy and yet delicious delicacy of Madhya Pradesh is Bhutte Ka Kees. As the name clearly suggests, this dish mainly comprises of corns. Grated corns are well-cooked with spices and skimmed milk which adds a slightly sweet taste to the dish. Mustard seeds and green chillies are further added to enhance the taste of this authentic cuisine of Madhya Pradesh.

5. Bhopali Gosht Korma :

Another delectable cuisine of Madhya Pradesh that has got its taste from Mughlai cuisine is Bhopali Gosht Korma. A plate of this Nawabi cuisine offers you a great dose of spices. Mutton being the main ingredient of the dish is complemented with the great Indian spices to obtain a delicious plate of Gosht Korma.

6. Palak Puri :

When it comes to healthy food, Madhya Pradesh has a plate full of delicacies that are not just palatable in taste but also provide a great source of nutrients. Palak Puri is very fondly eaten as a breakfast meal and it is best served with aloo sabzi and raita for a perfect lunch meal. Palak Puri is prepared with wheat dough mixed with grind spinach leaves and some spices to get the best taste.

7. Chakki Ki Shak :

Chakki ki Shak is a dish which has got its influence from Rajasthani cuisine. The dish is prepared with steamed dough which is later added to the gravy which is prepared with different kinds of Indian spices. The dish is best complemented with a bowl of curd and is fondly eaten in the whole of Madhya Pradesh.

8. Malpua :

Malpua is majorly prepared with flour, fried in ghee and then dipped in the sugar syrup to add the taste that will make you crave for the dish again and again.The dressing of some saffron can further enhance the taste of this dish. Malpua is best served with rabdi for a complete treat.

9. Jalebi :

One dish that you will be seeing in every and nook of the state is Jalebi.The dish is prepared with utmost love in wheat flour, fried and then soaked in sugar syrup. The crisp taste of this sweet dish will revive your love for the most popular dish of Madhya Pradesh. For the best authentic taste, forget the big restaurant chains and make the way to the interiors of Madhya Pradesh where one will be served Jalebi in the most authentic and sinful manner.

10. Mawa Bati :

The perfect crisp, the right amount of sweetness and the perfect texture. Mawa Bati is probably one dish that defines the sweet dish palate of Madhya Pradesh. It is prepared with mava dough which is mixed with rich dry fruits. After deep frying the mava dough balls, the dish is well-soaked in the sugar syrup to add the sweetness in the dish. Mawa Bati is one dish that one cannot miss to munch on when you are in Madhya Pradesh.

There is no end to the list of amazing delicacies that you will find in the heart of India. Srikhand, Imarti, Faluda, Kaju Katli, Lavang Lata and Rabri are among the few others dishes that can easily satisfy the cravings. Apart from various cuisines, Madhya Pradesh is also famous for its different styles of Namkeen. Dalmoth, Phalhari Potato Chiwra, Khatta Metha Chiwra and Khasta Kachori are some of the snacks that are delightful in taste