Popularly known as the Heart of India, Madhya Pradesh is situated in the central part of the country. Madhya Pradesh had the distinction of being the largest state in the country before Chhattisgarh became a separate state in November 2000.
Presently, Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest state in India in terms of area. Geographically it occupies a central place in the country. Due to its geographical location in the middle of India, it is named as Madhya Pradesh, the literary meaning of Madhya is ‘in the middle.' This state was named Madhya Pradesh, which was once known as 'Madhya Bharat.
History
The history of Madhya Pradesh dates back to the time of great Mauryan king Ashoka. Till 300-500 AD, the largest part of central India came under the Gupta Empire. In Madhya Pradesh, many remnants of Indian historical culture, including stone paintings, stones, and metal tools, have been found in rivers, valleys, and other areas. Avanti was the earliest existing state of present Madhya Pradesh, with its capital Ujjain. Situated in the western region of Madhya Pradesh, this state was part of the Mauryan Empire (4th to 3rd century BC), which later came to be known as Malwa.
Language
As Madhya Pradesh is designated as the heart of India, it is natural that all the popular dialects of Madhya Pradesh will be in Hindi. Hindi is the official and most spoken language. Eastern Hindi represents Awadhi and Bagheli dialects and is spoken in Baghelkhand, Satpura, and Narmada Valley. Bundeli is a dialect of Western Hindi and is spoken in the intermediate and northwestern districts of Madhya Pradesh. Malwi is also the most spoken language in M.P. villages. Bhili and Gond speak the Gondi language, where Marathi is the second most spoken dialect. Oriya, Gujarati, and Punjabi speaking people are also in large numbers here. Apart from this, Telugu, Bangla, Tamil, and Malayalam are also spoken.
What to Eat
Madhya Pradesh is called the heart of India which is not just because of geographical location but for its 'vibrant, delicious, and unique cuisine.' The neighboring states, especially Rajasthan, strongly influence the cuisine of MP. Rajasthan's influence can be seen in many MP recipes such as dal bafla, which is a combination of Dal baati and Chakki ki shaak.
There are many appetizing dishes in MP, which are originated here and attract food lovers from all over the country. Some of them are below:
Poha
The name would have known as Poha that it is consumed in the morning breakfast. The taste of the food is accentuated by adding a scab over the sour-sweet poha as well as jalebi makes this dish more delicious. The city of Bhopal commence their morning with the unique blend of poha and jalebi, and famous Sulaimani tea together makes the breakfast outstanding.
Dal Bafla
Dal Bafla is one of the famous delicacies of Madhya Pradesh, which was influenced by Masoor Dal Bati in Rajasthan. The mouth-watering dish of Dal Bafla also provides a healthy dose of multiple vitamins, proteins, carbs, and fat.
Bhutte ka Kees
Bhutte ka Kees is one such lip-smacking dish that you will find only in Madhya Pradesh. If you go to Indore, definitely relish this unique recipe.
Bhopali Gosht Korma
Those who adore non-vegetarian food will love Bhopali gosht korma. To prepare the dish, mutton is cooked in spicy gravy on low heat. After tasting it, you will get a sense of tempting and delicious recipe.
Biryani Pulao (Pilaf)
For those who like eating biryani, they must experience the biryani of Bhopal. The recipe for biryani in Bhopal is different, and you will surely love it.
Chakki ki Shaak
Hearing the name of this dish, you will definitely think twice before eating it, but it is worth to relish the flavor. Chakki ki Shaak is another dish that is inspired by the cuisine of Rajasthan and made on special occasions and parties.
Indore Namkeen
Namkeen of Madhya Pradesh is famous all over India. These namkeens are made from gram flour and fried in groundnut oil.
Mawa Bati
It is one of the famous dishes of Madhya Pradesh. It looks like Gulab Jamun but is stuffed with mawa, chopped dry fruits, and cardamom powder. People have it as a dessert and make on special occasions.
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