Tourists can enjoy a variety of thalis in Bhopal – Maharashtrian, Jain or Gujarati, which come with some really tasty dishes. The thalis generally comprise different types of vegetarian and meat preparations, papad, a variety of pickles, chapatis (flatbreads), rice and an Indian dessert.

Quite similar to the popular dal bati of Rajasthan, dal bafla is a lip-smacking delicacy. Bafla is cooked like bati and conventionally served with tuvar dal but it is also relished with kadhi, gatte ki sabzi or urad dal. Balls of dough are drowned in spicy dal and served as a filling snack.

A dish made from crushed and sautéed corn, bhutte-ki-kees is a popular street snack, and a special favourite in the winter season. It comprises grated corn, garnished with onions and coriander.