Chhattisgarh is popularly called as the “Rice Bowl of India” and rightly so as Rice heavily dominates the Chhattisgarh food. The staple diet of people of the territory consists of wheat, maize and jowar. The locals of this place are fond of protein-rich food. Tourists who visit are often enticed with the variety of lentils served to them. hey are fond of snacks and every evening a variety of snack element is presented. The food cuisine of Chhattisgarh is influenced by its neighbouring state Jharkhand and their Food cuisine.

Let’s explore some most popular dishes from Chhattisgarh.

1. Chila
Chila is flat chapati like dish which is prepared with the rice batter mixed with the Urad Daal. The dish is very easy to cook and is very delicious in the taste. Chila is an important part of the breakfast meal of the people of Chhattisgarh.

2. Fara
Fara is one of the most famous and healthy breakfast of Chhattisgarhi people. Fara can be also known as Chhattisgarhi Dumpling. which is prepared with rice as its main ingredient. It is made in the form of a dumpling with minimum spices and coriander leaves that add the best flavour and aroma to the food.

3. Aamat
Aamat is considered as Chhattisgarh’s sambhar. It is originated from the region of Bastar, this cuisine is a wholesome Chhattisgarh food that consists of cooking mixed vegetables along with bamboo shoot.

4. Muthia
These are tasty and delicious steamed dumplings which are prepared in Chhattisgarh. Muthia is prepared with rice batter. The snack is very famous and it is simply yummy in taste. It is very well garnished with sesame seeds and coriander leaves.

5. Bafauri
Bafauri is made by adding various vegetables and spices blending well with Bengal gram flour. The dough is mixed to form balls that are steamed. It tastes best when served with coriander and Pudina chutney. Bafuari is simply a healthy alternative for those oily Pakoras.

6. Bara
The bara is made from the fermented Urad millet or lentils. It is basically a fritter snack usually made during festivals and village fairs. Not much oil is used in the preparation of the Bara. A little amount of chopped chilies, fresh coriander, and chopped onion, are mixed with the Bara batter.

7. Sabudana ki Khichdi
Sabudana Khichadi is usually eaten during the fast, but it is important to make this kind of dish a part of daily routine. his dish is prepared by adding vegetables and spices to soaked Sabudana balls which add delicious taste and perfect aroma to the dish. Adding onions and peanuts to this dish will increase the taste of the dish.

8. Bhajia
It is available in two different dishes one is Mirchi Bhajji (made with chillies) and onion Bhajji (made with onions). Chattisghari Bhajia are popular for the delicacy due to the perfect blend of spices and aroma. This salty and spicy natured Bhajia complements tea for sure.

9. Tilghur
Tilghur is simply a sweet ball which is prepared from sesame seeds dipped in dark jaggery syrup along with roasted peanuts. It is also known as Til ke laddoo.

10. Khurma
This is also known as Kheer is some states. Khurma sweet is prepared with milk and vermicelli. This sweet dish is prepared by boiling water and adding sugar or jaggery to prepare sugar syrup.