Food that takes one on a scintillating gastronomical journey, Madhya Pradesh is the land of plenty with long menus of street side favourites and local dishes, ranging from sweet to savoury with a tinge of royalty.

Madhya Pradesh’s cuisine is a reflection of its central location. A mix of street food and royal cookery, the state has a long menu of gastronomical delights. Indore’s Sarafa Bazaar is ideal for all street food-- samosa, kachori, poha and jalebi. The list goes on with sabudana khichdi, dahibada, bhutte ka kees, desi pizzas, pasta and Maggi, besides desserts like mawa-bati, khoprapak (a coconut-based sweet), shrikhandand malpua. Beyond Indore, Ujjain’s swank rests in its tasty thalis that include the traditional dal bafla ghee-laden dough balls served with kadhi, aloo sabzi and chutneys of garlic and coriander. Hotel Sai Palace near Mangalnath temple in Ujjain serves this unlimited meal. Royalty lies in Madhya Pradesh’s monuments and meals. From Bhopal’s Mughlai cuisine, which includes the Biryani Pilaf and Seekh Kebab, to the Begum’s Palak Goshtand Dar Behisht (a dessert made with almonds and pistachio), food is an unforgettable experience.