10 Scrumptious Dishes To Try In Indore For Local Flavours

By Nikita Toppo

November 11th, 2023

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Indore is one of the most important tourist spots in Madhya Pradesh. Besides temples, palaces and handloom industries, food is another major attraction of the city. Here are top ten Indori dishes you must try in the city:

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Dahi Bada

Dahi bada is prepared with deep-fried dal fritters that are dunked in curd and topped with spices and flavourful tamarind and mint chutneys.

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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.

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Khatta Samosa

Besides the regular ingredients, this snack contains pomegranate seeds which gives the samosas a tangy taste.

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Bhutte Ka Kees

This is a speciality of Indore. Bhutte ka kees is prepared with boiled corn kernels that are mashed and fried in ghee.

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Dal Bafla

This baked dish is made with whole wheat flour, semolina, curd, ghee and several aromatic spices.

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Sabudana Khichdi

Made with soaked sabudana, boiled potatoes, curry leaves, ginger and spices like cumin seeds, this khichdi is a treat for your taste buds.

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Garadu

Garadu is a winter delicacy that is prepared with deep-fried yams. It is a crispy street food that is popular among both locals as well as tourists.

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Indori Namkeen

There are many varieties of deep-fried namkeens including chikkis, aloo bhujiya and hing peanuts available in Indore that you need to take back home for your loved ones.

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Malpua

This delicious deep fried sweet dish is made with flour, milk and sugar. It is best served with rabri.

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Kachori

These deep-fried snacks are made with a flavourful mix of lentils or peas. They are best served with tangy chutneys.

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