Whenever the cuisine of different parts of the country is talked about, the name of Indore is also counted among these famous places. Indore of Madhya Pradesh is known for traveling as well as for food. The city of Indore is a confluence of a rich heritage and culture and the food here reflects that. If you are interested in tasting different types of dishes, then you can taste the popular dishes here. If you also ever go to Indore for a trip, then we are going to tell you about the popular dishes of Indore which are the pride of this place. Let's know about them...
Copra patties
If you like potato tikkis, then you will find these copra patties very interesting. In general, for aloo tikki, spices are added to the mixture of boiled potatoes and bread and they are given a round and flat shape and baked in ghee or oil. Khopra patties are filled with a mixture of grated fresh coconut and dry fruits inside these balls, then they are fried in oil/ghee. Their outer layer remains crispy and it remains moist from the inside. It is served hot with tangy-sweet chutney. This substance is also made suitable for fasting. Standing in front of the shop, eating the crispy patties and chutney that comes out of the hot oil is very satisfying and enjoyable. Especially the copra patties of Vijay Chaat House are very popular.
Corn Cheese
It can be enjoyed as an evening snack during the rainy season. Bhutta means corn, and kees means grated. It is traditionally made by grating corn kernels from the cob stalk, roasting it in ghee with mild spices, and then boiling it in milk to bring it to a creamy consistency. It is served hot after garnishing with lemon juice, chopped coriander leaves, and grated fresh coconut. This nutritious dish is said to have originated in Indore.
Berries Shot
These consist of the thick pulp of fruits such as berries and guavas, which are poured into small wine glasses used to serve tequila, rimmed with pebbly sea salt. Chilled, these shots give a different flavor and if you stay away from alcohol, you can have a lot of fun with these shots.
Sour Samosa
All of you who eat samosa with enthusiasm will like this dish very much. Although Indian samosas are dear to all of you, this is a very interesting form of ordinary samosas. Generally, to make samosas, different types of spices are stuffed with potatoes in a flour cover, and they are fried. Different regions of India have different flavors of samosas. These samosas of Indore are served with sweet and sour chutney. The specialty of this dish lies in its special stuffing which is made sour-sweet by adding pomegranate powder. Because of this, they are called sour samosas. You can eat these samosas from the kiosks and carts of the bullion market.
Dal Bafla
This snack is a local variation of the famous Daal Baati of Rajasthan. Bafla is a handmade wheat flour dough cooked in ghee. It is softer than Baati. To make Bafla, almost the same ingredients are used as for Baati, only a little corn flour is added to it. It is served with a simple asafetida flavored Arhar Dal or Malwa Dal, and is enjoyed as a wholesome meal and a popular snack in Indore. When served as a snack, it is crushed and dipped in ghee and served with coriander-mint chutney and mango pickle to enhance its taste.
Moong Dal Bhajiya
These bhajis are prepared with green moong or khadi moong due to which they remain extremely crunchy. Moong bhajis are fried in hot oil and served hot with chutney. It is also made for an evening snack in many homes in Indore. The pleasure of eating these bhajis in the rainy season is very special. These bhajiyas are sold in the streets and corners of Indore.
Jaleba
As the name suggests, it is an enhanced version of the Indian Jalebi. This is a very popular sweet in Indore. The weight of one jaleba is about 700 grams! This extra-large form of jalebi is flavored with saffron and is served with rabdi in Indore. The combination of crispy hot jaleba with cold rabri is one of the most favorite street food of Indore.
Royal shikanji
This is one drink that you would have never tried before coming to Indore. Shahi Shikanji of Indore is a very tasty combination of milk and dry fruits. Indore's Shikanji is a complete meal in itself. A fine mixture is made by adding dry fruits, saffron, and cardamom to milk and is served cold by adding cream on top. It is also available in different flavors. It not only gives coolness in the summer season but also provides the enjoyment of a complete diet.
