Central Indian Cuisines

~Presented by Shaun Srivastava, Abhishek Sunil Harpale, Agrajeet Vilas

Magar and Isaac Sanjay Gaikwad~
3rd Year Section D
Group No. 13
Introduction
• Central Indian Cuisines includes the food styles of
the state Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
• The Central Indian Cuisine is characterized with
rich, spicy and creamy dishes.
• Many sweet dishes are also originated from these
states.
• Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the heart of https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/centr

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India with a diverse variety of dishes.

Cuisines of Madhya Pradesh Cuisines of Chhattisgarh

• Vegetarian: • Vegetarian:
 Poha  Chila
 Dal Bafla  Muthia
 Jalebi (Sweet)  Aamat
 Mawa Bati (Sweet)  Bhajia
• Non-Vegetarian:  Tilgur (Sweet)
 Bhopali Gosht Korma  Khurma (Sweet)
 Seekh Kabab
Poha
• This dish which is enjoyed by all parts of India is
given by Madhya Pradesh.
• It is believed that Poha was created after India’s
Independence.
• It is often served with Jalebi, Sev, Usal, Sliced
Onions, piece of lemon and peanuts.
• Main Ingredients of this dish: Rice, Chilies,
Onions, Lemon, Peanuts, Mustard Seeds, Cumin
seeds and Curry leaves.
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Jalebi
• The famous dish Poha is incomplete without
Jalebi, Poha Jalebi is the staple breakfast of
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• The dish is prepared in wheat flour, fried and

then soaked in sugar syrup. 
• Jalebi is mainly known for its sweetness and
crispiness.
• This dish is garnished by dry fruits before
serving.
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Bhopali Gosht Korma
• This dish is originated in the Capital of Madhya
Pradesh, Bhopal. This dish has been influenced
from the Mughlai Cuisine with a great dose of
Indian spices.
• Mutton is the main ingredient of this dish.
• It is made in spicy gravy of Indian spices with https://www.facebook.com/112333977159255/posts/bhopali-go

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sliced onions.
Muthia
• They are known as steamed dumplings cooked in
traditional style of Chhattisgarh state.
• This is a dish enjoyed in Breakfast as it is steamed
instead of frying which makes it a healthier
option.
• It is prepared with rice batter and seasoned with
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• It is very well garnished with sesame seeds and

coriander leaves.
Chila
• Chila is eaten in all states of India and mainly
originated in Chhattisgarh region.
• This is a famous dish eaten for breakfast in
Chhattisgarh.
• Chila is flat chapati like dish which is prepared
with the rice batter mixed with the Urad Daal.
• It is suggested to be eaten with green chutney
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for best taste.

Tilgur
• Tilgur, also known as Til ke Laddoo or Tilgul is a
sweet dish originated in Chhattisgarh.
• The roasted sesame seeds are mixed with the https://www.thebutternutcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2
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dark jaggery and peanuts. This mixture is well

mixed and is then made into Ladoos to grab the
famous dish of the state.
• Tilgur is a sweet dish served in various festivals.
• Makar Sankranti is the main festival where this
sweet dish Tilgur is specially prepared.
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Thank you !
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