8 Snacks From Madhya Pradesh That Deserve More Hype Than What They Get

If you are from Madhya Pradesh, you know how it feels when people from other states ask, ‘Oh, is there anything popular in MP other than Poha’? Honestly, it’s annoying and feels like a personal attack, because it takes a lot to explain that it’s much more than poha. So to sum up, on behalf of all the MP people, here’s a list of all the underrated snacks and several from the state that deserve national fame. Here are eight that every food lover should try at least once.

8 MP Snacks That Deserve More Hype Than They Get

1. Bhutte Ka Kees (Indore)

If comfort food had an MP variant, it would probably be bhutte ka kees. Mainly popular in Indore, this dish is made with grated corn cooked slowly in milk and tempered with mustard seeds, green chillies, and spices, this dish is creamy, slightly sweet, and spicy at the same time. It is then topped with fresh coriander and coconut and tastes simple yet incredibly satisfying. So next time you are in Indore, you know what to try (other than poha, obviously).

2. Gatpat (Jabalpur)

 

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Being from Jabalpur, this version of Chat is not only delicious but satisfying too. Only Jabalpur people know the real craze around gatpat. This spicy street-style chaat is a mix of crushed samosas, chole, spices, chutneys, curd, and all the possible crunchy toppings all mixed together on one messy but delicious plate. The best part? It is spicy, tangy, chaotic, and somehow completely balanced at the same time.

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3. Garadu (Indore & Ujjain)

Every winter, streets in Indore and Ujjain start smelling of freshly fried garadu. These crispy yam cubes are deep-fried and tossed with hot masala, lemon juice, and black salt. Trust me when we say this, but one plate is never enough. It is spicy, addictive, and best eaten piping hot on a cold evening.

4. Mawa Bati (Gwalior Region)

Often compared to gulab jamun, this delicious sweet called ‘mawa bati’ is richer and heavier in the best possible way. Popular mainly in the Gwalior region of the state, mawa bati is stuffed with dry fruits and soaked in sugar syrup; this sweet treat feels festive even on an ordinary day. One piece can easily fill you up.

5. Mawa Jalebi Or Black Jalebi (Jabalpur)

6. Palak Puri Chaat (Bhopal)

 

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Bhopal’s food scene deserves way more attention than it’s given, and palak puri chaat proves why. Crispy spinach puris topped with curd, chutneys, spices, and sev create the perfect balance of crunch, tanginess, and spice in every bite.

7. Sabudana Khichdi (Indore)

Indore somehow turns even simple dishes into iconic street food. The city’s sabudana khichdi is not just like a regular khichdi; this one is loaded with peanuts, lemon juice, coriander, and a generous topping of sev. The best part? It is light yet flavourful; it works equally well as breakfast or an evening snack.

8. Makkhan Bada (Malwa Region)

Makkhan bada looks like an oversized balushahi, but the texture is much softer and syrup-filled inside. It is rich, flaky, messy, and exactly the kind of sweet that makes you forget calorie counts for a while.

Madhya Pradesh’s food culture is packed with dishes that rarely make it to mainstream food conversations. Maybe it is time these snacks got the attention they truly deserve.

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If you too are from MP just like me, let us know your favourite snack of the state.

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