Residents of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh can savor a diverse range of tribal dishes at the Tribal Museum’s 10th Foundation Day celebration. The festival offers traditional thalis from various Adivasi groups, such as the Gond, Baiga, Bhil, and Korku tribes. The dishes feature a variety of ingredients, including Kodo-kutki-kodai Bhat, Paan, Jowar, Makka, and Bajre ki Roti, Baans ki Kareel, and Pihar, Chench-Chako Bhaji, Jeera Magan Chatni, Kutki Kheer, and Mahuaa Ladoo.
Most dishes contain no sugar or oil, and are made from locally-sourced millets and vegetables. Prepared using traditional techniques, these meals are good for your health, contributing to the cure of chronic illnesses, and are suitable for diabetic patients.
Paan roti, Baans ki kareel (sabji), baans ki pihar, chench and chakor bhaji, and kodo-kodai bhat were some of the treats on display. Dayaram Raturiya from Dindori stated that the Chench Bhaji vegetable is a favorite among the Baigas. Baans ki Kareel, produced from bamboo shoots, is an appetizer that is ideal for pregnant women. Baans ki Pihar, which tastes and looks like mushroom, has the same nutritional value as mutton.
Gond Thali, featuring Kutki kheer, consists of chaur chawal, kodo-kutki- kodai bhat, rahar dal, kadhi, kutki kheer, sukha and geela bada, cheela roti, and magoda chatni. The rice is entirely sugar-free, while the dal contains no oil. The cereals are all cultivated without the use of chemicals, making them perfect for diabetic patients and highly digestible for all.
Korku Thali, featuring Mahuaa ladoo, includes jowar ki roti, jeera magan chatni, kutki pege (kheer), mahuaa ladoo, and bhondlo urad. Jamuna Bai from Harda claimed that the mahuaa ladoo has no sugar, cures knee pain, clears coughs and colds, and suppresses hunger. Jeera magan chutney is created using tiny tomatoes without the addition of oil.
Finally, Bhil Thali boasts dal paniya, as well as jowar, makka, and bajre ki roti, dal, chutney, and gud. Kamla Bai, a villager from Jhabua, indicates they cultivate all of the cereals but have to purchase them when in the city.
If you want to experience a unique and healthy meal, head to the ongoing celebrations at the Tribal Museum. Enjoy the flavors of traditional sustenance prepared by the Adivasi community and learn more about their rich cultural heritage.
