6 Winter Treats Of Madhya Pradesh, You Can't Afford To Miss
The Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has tucked countless nuggets of history and heritage within its soul. This magnificent land has been enchanting explorers and gourmands with its mesmerizing beauty and flavours. A visit to this state during the year's colder months brings a special cheer. While the chill in the air adds to joy, this place's winter snacks and treats extend the needed warmth.
- Ranita Ray
Updated : January 30, 2023 14:01 IST
Gajak
It's impossible to avoid imagining devouring gajak when one thinks of winter. This is one of Morena's famous sweets. The recipe calls for cashew, jaggery, ghee, roasted sesame or peanuts, and sesame or peanuts. Gajak is ubiquitous everywhere, but it comes in a variety of tastes in Madhya Pradesh.
Doodh Jalebi
Our moms and grandmothers have advised us to drink warm milk for years to stave off the cold. And it gets better in the winter, especially in Madhya Pradesh. How? Milk is traditionally served with jalebis in this state as a breakfast staple during winter. The best jalebi doodh is served at Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh. You now know where to enjoy this unique combination.
Mung Bhajiye
Indian winters are impossible to visualise without piping hot bhajiya or fritters. Madhya Pradesh appears here as a favourite place to sample delicious Moong Bhajiye. These deep-fried lentil fritters are served with fiery green chutney. You can find this snack all over Indore. But locals suggest looking for the vendor at LIG to get the best ones.
Poha Jalebi
Enjoy the winter chills by indulging in the uncommon pairing of poha jalebi. The sellers lavishly pour stuff mixture or bhujia on top of the poha to season it and give it a crunch. On a chilly winter day, a plateful of poha jalebi is an excellent alternative for breakfast. The ideal spot to try this excellent food combination is in Madhya Pradesh.
Garadu
Garadu is excluisive to Indore in Madhya Pradesh. It can't be found anywhere else. This delicious snack, made of yam, is a wintertime snack. Yam cubes are fried and then seasoned in a blend of spicy and sour spices to make garadu. It is garnished with a dash of lemon and chopped coriander leaves. Sarafa Bazar in Indore is one of the most popular places to try it.
Bhutte Ki Kees
For food lovers, Sarafa is bliss, and nothing proves it better than the native snack Bhutte ki Kees. Its USPs are its simplicity and exquisite flavours (spicy, sweet and savoury). Fresh coriander leaves are used in this dish to season the bolied corn or bhutta cooked with little milk and mashed into a coarse paste. Even if one feasts on it, this snack remains light on the stomach.