Cuisine of Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh's cuisine comprises a wide variety of traditional food items which vary regionally. Wheat and meat dominate the northern and western regions, while the people of wetter south and east prefer rice and fish. In certain regions of Madhya Pradesh, people consume rice and fish in a daily manner. Bhopal is famous for its rich variety of meat and fish dishes.
The recipes of the state are a heady combo of both sweet and salty flavours. People have a strong penchant for sweets and desserts, which reflects in their food habits.
Wheat is the staple food of the state. As far as daily meals are concerned besides wheat, jowar and maize are the core grains and are mostly included in every meal. The meals also incorporate protein rich lentils, especially Arhar Dal.
The food of Madhya Pradesh has been impacted from the cuisines of the neighbouring states, because the state domiciles people from all corners of the country. Particularly Rajasthan and that is reflected in some of its most popular dishes, like the flag-bearing dal bafla combo, inspired from dal bati and even chakki ki shaak.
Some foods are very famous in state.
- Poha Jalebi
- Dal Bafla
- Bhuttey Ke Kees
- Bhopali Gosht Korma
- Biryani Pilaf
- Seekh Kebabs
- Chakki Ki Shaak
Popular non-vegetarian dishes include gosht korma, kebabs, and roghan josh.