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| Shahi Shikanji~Indian State Madhya Pradesh |
Day 15 we are today at Madhya Pradesh!! Land of Ahilyabai Holkar!!
But let get down to cuisine here for I have been told that is what you are interested in but I could not resist puting the link of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar so do check it out if you are interested! She is an amazing lady!!
The
cuisine in Madhya Pradesh varies regionally. Wheat and meat are
common in the North and West of the state, while the wetter South and East are
dominated by rice and fish. Milk is a common ingredient
in Gwalior and Indore. The street food of Indore is renowned,
with shops that have been active for generations. Bhopal is known for meat
and fish dishes such as rogan
josh, korma, keema, biryani, pilaf and kebabs. There is street named "Chatori Gali" in old
Bhopal where one can find traditional Muslim non-veg fare like Paya Soup, Bun Kabab, and Nalli-Nihari as some of the
specialties.
Dal bafla is a common meal in the region and can be easily
found in Indore and other nearby regions, consisting of a steamed and grilled
wheat cake dunked in rich ghee which is eaten with dal and ladoos.
The culinary specialty of the Malwa and specially Indore region of central Madhya
Pradesh is poha (flattened
rice); usually eaten at breakfast with jalebi. Beverages
in the region include lassi, beer,
and rum and sugarcane juice. Local liquor is distilled from the
flowers of the mahua tree and date palm toddy is also popular. In tribal regions,
a popular drink is the sap of the sulfi tree,
which may be alcoholic if it has gone through fermentation.
