Desserts

Balaghat’s Nutritious Sweetness: Kodo Kheer (Millet Pudding)

Published on: 23/05/2025

District Balaghat is renowned not only for its natural biodiversity but also for its traditional millet-based cuisine. Among the many indigenous recipes still cherished in its tribal and rural areas is a wholesome and delicious dessert — Kodo Kheer, a sweet pudding made from Kodo millet. 🌾 What is Kodo? Kodo is a type of […]

Puran Poli: A Culinary Delight of Balaghat

Published on: 21/02/2025

Balaghat, known for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, also boasts a diverse and traditional cuisine. One such special dish is Puran Poli, a festive sweet flatbread that holds a special place in the culinary traditions of the Marathi and Marathi-Malvi communities in Balaghat. This dish is especially prepared during Gudi Padwa, Holi, Makar […]

Gujia

Published on: 26/06/2019

A gujia is a sweet deep-fried dumpling made with suji (semolina) or maida (all purpose flour) and stuffed with a mixture of sweetened khoya (milk solids; also called mawa) and dried fruits.

Imarti

Published on: 26/06/2019

Imarti is made by deep-frying vigna mungo flour batter in a circular flower shape, then soaking in sugar syrup.