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Madhya Pradesh Food: 10 Best Recipes

Madhya Pradesh Food: 10 Best Recipes

Plavaneeta Borah | Updated: August 13, 2016 11:26 IST

Madhya Pradesh's love for poha is widely

known, but that's not all the central state of
India has to offer. Make a trip to the region and
you will soon learn that it is a food haven for
vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike, and the
passion for food runs deep in the veins of its
people. It is not at all surprising to walk down a
narrow lane and nd yourself losing all
inhibitions and indulging in crisp jalebis, piping
hot samosas with tangy chutney, Khasta
Kachori, or the most-loved local street food Bhutte Ka Kees (corn kernels cooked with milk
and spices).

If you are a street food lover then Indore is bound to lure you into its spell. Here, there is a street called Sarafa which is dedicated to serving
lip-smacking snacks, namkeen, chaats and decadent sweets like Khopra Pak, Peda, Lavang Lata, Kusli, Malpua, Rabdi and Imarti till 2 at
night! These local delicacies can also be savoured in nooks and corners of other cities such as Bhopal, Ujjain, Khandwa, Gwalior, etc.
The region of the Malwa Plateau was once a trade hub during 16th century India, connecting Deccan and Delhi. Perhaps this is the reason
why the cuisine is heavily inuenced by neighbouring states and also the Mughals. In the northern and western areas, wheat and meat
commonly feature in the regional meal, and some of the dishes draw close resemblance to dishes particularly from Rajasthan, Gujarat and
Maharashtra. The vegetarian fare includes popular dishes like Dal Baa (resembling Rajasthan's Dal Bati) which is commonly served with
desi ghee and ladoo (instead of churma), Kaju Curry, Papad ki Sabji, Mattar Pulao, Sabudana Khichdi and Palak Poori with Aloo Sabji, to
name a few.
Travel to the eastern and southern parts and you will realise that rice and sh take over the local fare, perhaps an inuence from Bengal and
Andhra. And then of course there is the Mughlai fare with all-time favourite dishes like Korma, Haleem, Biryani, Kofta, Kebabs, Rogan Josh
and Murg Chaap that you can savour to your heart's content. For meat lovers, the Chatori Gali in old Bhopal is a must-visit to sample
traditional Muslim fare such as Paaya and Nali Nihari, and desserts like Shirkhand and Phirni.
But any visit to the heart of India is incomplete without sampling a plate of poha along with jalebi. It is a breakfast favourite and can never
be replaced.
If by now you are itching to try your hands at cooking some local dishes from Madhya Pradesh, we present out 10 best recipes from the
state to help you get started 1. Bhutte Ka Kees
Recipe by Chef Niru Gupta
Corn cooked with spices and simmered in milk makes for an unusual vegetarian dish. Bhutte ka Kees is a specialty from Indore, and a much
loved street food. For the recipe, click here.

Image credit: www.talkingstreet.in

2. Poha
Recipe by Chef Niru Gupta
A popular breakfast option across the country, in MP, it is savoured much more. Made with attened rice, onions, potatoes and seasonings
like chillies, lemon and curry leaves, it makes for a light yet satisfying treat. For the recipe, click here.

3. Papad Ki Sabzi
Recipe by Chef Aditya Bal
The crisp snack is crumbled and tossed with a handful of spices and curd to make this lip-smacking treat. For the recipe, click here.
4. Sabudana Khichdi
Recipe by Kishore D Reddy
Another breakfast favourite, in this recipe, sabudana or tapioca pearls are tossed with spices and nuts. For the recipe, click here.

5. Dal Baa
Recipe by Neha Jajoo
Similar to Dal Bati, these ghee laden dough balls are rst boiled and then baked before being crumbled and topped with dal. For the recipe,
click here.

6. Palak Puri
Recipe by Kunal Kapur
A popular, deep-fried bread eaten mainly for breakfast, it is served with aloo sabji and pickle. In the Khandwa region of Madhya Pradesh, it is
found commonly. For the recipe, click here.

7. Bhopali Gosht Korma

Recipe by Chef Aditya Bal
A great recipe that belongs to Bhopal's Nawabi cuisine. Mutton chunks are doused in a rich and spicy gravy seasoned with whole spices.
For the recipe, click here.

8. Seekh Kebab
Recipe by Waza Brothers
Jabalpur's seekh kebabs are very popular. They are succulent, made of minced lamb, and skewered till crisp on the outside. Serve it with
mint chutney. For the recipe, click here.

9. Malpua
Recipe by Kishore D Reddy
Malpua is a pancake like dessert, fried in ghee and dipped in sugar syrup. It is usually pared with rabdi for a sinful treat. For the recipe, click
here.

10. Khasta Kachori

Recipe by Chef Niru Gupta
Khasta Kachoris are immensely popular in Indore. The dough is made of wheat our and ghee, and stuffed with a spicy lentil mixture before
being fried till crisp in bubbling oil. For the recipe, click here.

Tags: Indian Food, Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh Food, Madhya Pradesh Recipes

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