Chhattisgarh is one of the major states of India which came into existence by separating from Madhya Pradesh in the year 2000. There is a lot of paddy production in this state, hence it is also called the rice bowl. This state, rich in mineral wealth, is known throughout the country for its tradition and culture. Besides, this state is also very popular for its food. The delicious dishes popular among the locals make your mouth water. Every tourist coming to Chhattisgarh cannot live without tasting the traditional dishes here. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about the famous and delicious traditional dishes of Chhattisgarh.
Fara
If you are from any state of North India then you must have heard the name of Fara. If you have not heard this name, then let us tell you that Fara looks exactly like Momos. This is a very common dish among the people of Chhattisgarh and is also a very popular dish. It is made from rice flour. Urad dal and other spices are roasted, small balls of rice flour are made and stuffed, then steamed like momos and then served with ghee or cabbage curry. It can also be eaten with spicy and spicy green chutney of momos.
Muthiya
Muthiya is a popular dish of Chhattisgarh, it is prepared with rice batter and many spices. It is a type of dumpling, which is fried in oil and served with morning tea or evening tea. If you are on a trip to Chhattisgarh, then start your breakfast with this tasty food.
Cheela
People enjoy different types of dishes in different parts of India, this is the contribution of Chhattisgarh. Cheela is a dish similar to chapatti made with a mixture of urad dal and rice flour. It is very easy to prepare and it is very tasty to eat. In Chhattisgarh, people often enjoy it during breakfast with lemon pickle and green coriander chutney.
Persimmon
Khurma is a famous sweet dish of Chhattisgarh state, which you will find as dessert in every small and big restaurant in Chhattisgarh. It is made with milk and vermicelli. Some dry fruits are also included in it, which makes its taste even better. This khurma is specially made during Eid. Apart from this, people often prepare this dish in their homes as a sweet dish.
Bafauri
Now when we are talking about Chhattisgarh, how can we forget Bafauri? Bafouri is prepared from gram dal flour and many vegetables and spices. Bafouri is counted among the popular dishes of Chhattisgarh and is very much liked by tourists. Bafouri is a perfect dish for those who want to avoid cholesterol disease.
Bhajiya
Bhajiya is a very famous street food of Chhattisgarh which is very popular among the local people. Bhajiya is usually a local dish of South India. In Chhattisgarh, Bhajiya is prepared with a variety of ingredients which makes its taste even more delicious. Bhajiya is made in many ways, like onion bhajiya, potato bhajiya, chili bhajiya, etc. Eating Bhajya with hot tea is everyone's first choice during the rainy season.
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