The regional cuisines of India bring us a plethora of delectable dishes that we can’t get enough of. Each state of the country has some special delights that become our favourite. However, most of us only try the very few popular food items from different states and are unaware of the rest of the dishes. So, if you want to relish the best delicacies from across the country all you need to do is explore.
Speaking particularly about Madhya Pradesh, it is rich in culture and is known for its warm hospitable nature. Indore, being the heart of the state, is the most important tourist spot. Besides temples, palaces and handloom industries, food is another major attraction of the city. Be it street foods, snacks or meal dishes, the lip-smacking cuisine of Indore will make you drool.
Here are top eight Indori dishes you must try:
Dahi bada or dahi vada is a popular festive dish that is relished in many parts of the country, but it is extremely famous in Indore. You can enjoy it on the streets as well as restaurants at any time of the day. Dahi bada is prepared with deep-fried dal fritters that are dunked in curd and topped with spices and flavourful tamarind and mint chutneys.
Poha Jalebi
This Indori dish is a very popular breakfast among the locals. The sweetness of jalebi and saltiness of poha creates a wonderful flavour for your taste buds. Poha is basically beaten rice that is prepared with vegetables and spices while jalebi is a delicious, sweet treat that is dipped in sugar syrup. The poha is also topped with some crunchy sev to add a texture and flavour.
Khatta Samosa
We all love samosas, and they are one of the most popular street foods across the country. But Indori samosas are different. They are called khatta samosas because of the pleasantly tangy taste. Besides the regular ingredients, this snack contains pomegranate seeds which gives the samosas a tangy taste. It is best served with sweet chutney.
Bhutte Ki Kees
This is a speciality of Indore, and every tourist who visits there must try it at least once. Bhutte ki kees is prepared with boiled corn kernels that are mashed and fried in ghee. Then it is topped with gram four and tempered with green chillies and spices like cumin seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves. Grated coconut and a few drops lemon juice is also added before serving.
Dal Bafla
Dal bafla is a distant cousin of Rajasthani dal baati. This baked dish is made with whole wheat flour, semolina, curd, ghee and several aromatic spices. The raw baflas are boiled in water and then baked in the oven. This crispy dish is served with a dollop of ghee and a spicy, flavourful dal. This wholesome dish goes well for breakfast as well as snack.
Sabudana Khichdi
This light, yummy and healthy snack is the favourite of the locals in the city. Usually, sabudana khichdi is a part of our fasting and weight loss meals but in Indore it is also relished as a street food. Made with soaked sabudana, boiled potatoes, curry leaves, ginger and spices like cumin seeds, this khichdi is a treat for your taste buds. The vendors also top it with some crunchy namkeens and lemon juice.
Garadu
Garadu is a winter delicacy that is prepared with deep-fried yams. It is a crispy and delectable street food that is popular among both locals as well as tourists. The fried yams are flavoured with various spices and lemon juice. This crispy snack has a perfect spicy-tangy taste. You can relish garadu with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
Indori Namkeen
After enjoying so many dishes now it’s the time to bring the flavours Indore to your home. There are many varieties of deep-fried namkeens including chikkis, mathris, sev, aloo bhujiya and hing peanuts are available in Indore that you need to take back home for your loved ones. They are tasty, crispy and perfect for teatime snacking.