Famous foods of India (5).

Today, I begin with my state...."God's Own Country'' with ''Devil's Own People" and as I've stated earlier, this journey has me spellbound with interest as I come across interesting information. Without much ado, here I go.....

12. Kerala

The spices of Kerala are popular all over the world. History is replete with the tales of traders who visited the state for the business of spices. Kerala food has the influence of Malabar cuisine, Arab cuisine and French cuisine. Coconut plays a prominent part in Kerala's food and cloves, black pepper, ginger and cinnamon play their roles too. Being a coastal state, the food includes seafood like lobsters, fish, mussel, prawns, crabs etc.

Here are 11 top famous foods of the state :-

* Malabar Biryani

* Idiyappam and Egg Curry

* Dosa/Idli Sambar

* Appam

* Puttu and Kadala Curry

* Naadan Kozhi Varuthathu

* Kerala Beef Fry and Malabar Parotha

* Prawn Theeyal

* Kallummakkaya/Mussel Stir Fry

* Thattu dosa

* Pathiri

13. Madhya Pradesh

The food of Madhya Pradesh is very diverse. Poha, Jalebi is a famous street food. Wheat is the staple food of Madhya Pradesh. In Gwalior and Indore, milk and milk-based products are quite popular. In the Bhopal region, the people eat non-vegetarian food like meat, fish etc. The Mughal rule's influence can be seen in the traditional food of the state. Another famous food, Dal Bafla (Originated in the Malwa region) is inspired by the Dal Bati of Rajasthan Cuisine.

Madhya Pradesh is a state located in the center of India. Here is the list of the 10 Top Famous Foods of the state :-

* Khasta Kachori

* Bhopali Gosht Korma

* Palak Puri

* Dal Bafla

* Papad Ki Sabzi

* Chakki Ki Shak

* Seek Kabab

* Bhutta Ka Kees/Corn Grated Bhel

* Mawa Bati

* Malpua

14. Maharashtra

The Maharashtrian food includes fish, mutton, chicken, rice, jawar, lentils and wheat. The food can be divided into coastal cuisine and plain area cuisine. Coastal cuisines are the Konkan Area Cuisine that includes mostly seafood and fish while plain area cuisines cover Vidharbha, Khandesh and Marathwada. The food from Kolhapur, Nagpur is also famous for its spicy flavour.

The 17 Most Famous Foods of the state are:-

* Vada Pav

* Bharli Vangi

* Sabudana Khichdi

* Rassa

* Aamras/Aamrus

* Misal Pav

* Puran Poli

* Pav Bhaji

* Modak

* Bombil

* Alu Vadi

* Metkut

* Sheera

* Usal

* Komdi Vade

* Sol Kadhi

Vada Pav, Puran Poli and Pav Bhaji are my favourites!

Tailpiece.

Got up at 6, the chores and was ready by 10. Helped Lekha with her requirements.

Spoke to a few of my friends. Caught up with some of the pending work.