Published 08:44 IST, October 23rd 2019
Madhya Pradesh food: 3 must try dishes from the state's cuisine
Madhya Pradesh food along with its rich culture and history, is widely loved all over the country. From starters to desserts, MP cuisine has a lot to serve you.
Apart from being home to various monuments, forts, temples and lively bazaars, Madhya Pradesh also offers a variety of cuisines. The heart of India has many mouth-watering delicacies to offer for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Here is a list of some amazing dishes from Madhya Pradesh.
Bhutte Ka Kees
This is one of the most famous dishes in Madhya Pradesh. An ideal dish for all corn lovers, Bhutte Ka Kees is spicy with a pinch of sweetness. It is grated corn cooked with Indian spices and then simmered in milk to add a little sweet taste to it. For flavour, green chillies and mustard seeds are also added. You can find the best Bhutte Ka Kees at the night market of Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Daal Bafla
This delicacy is made taking inspiration from the famous dish of Rajasthan, daal baati. Bafla is wheat dough shaped into balls, cooked until the outer covering becomes crisp. They are then dipped in ghee. The bafla is served with daal (lentils boiled and cooked with spices) and hari chutney (coriander sauce). This meal is rich in proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, and fats. Therefore, Daal Bafla is a healthy option for lunch.
Seekh Kebab
The food of Madhya Pradesh is highly influenced by Mughal cuisine. You will observe most of the Mughalai cuisine is served all over the state. Among all non-veg delicacies, seekh kebab is the most popular cuisine. The well-minced meat served in a wrap is mouth-watering and melts in the mouth. Apart from Seekh Kebabs, delicacies like Keema, Korma and Shammi Kebabs are other Mughlai delicacies that are widely accepted and loved in Madhya Pradesh.
Other delicacies that are a must-try from Madhya Pradesh are Malpua, Bhopali Ghosht Korma, Biryani Pilaf, Mawa Bati, Jalebi, Palak Puri and Chakki Ki Shak.
Updated 12:01 IST, October 23rd 2019