Gwalior has been a Kingsley place and has encountered the rise and fall of many empires. Hence, one can feel several influences in the Gwalior cuisine owing to its cultural and historical legacy. Be its Mughal, Rajput, or Tribal, the food in Gwalior is just wow. You can observe a rich blend of spices and excessive use of oil and butter in the food here. Some of the popular Gwalior food are-
Gajak
Gajak is a sweet dish made from fine ground sesame and jaggery. The best part of this dish is that it is not too sweet and you can feel the taste of each of its ingredients. It can be stored for weeks and you can bring home Gajak for friends, family, and yourself.
Gwalia kebabs
The Gwalia Kebabs are a bit different from the Kebabs of the Mughlai cuisine. We can say that the dish is influenced by the Gupta, Scindia, and Mughal tradition and what came out is the distinct Gwalia Kebabs. You can find this dish in many restaurants in Gwalior that serve the traditional cuisine. Or if you have friends in this city, you can simply barge into their place to taste the delicious Gwalia kebabs.
Bedai
Along with Kachori and Samosa, bedai is also a popular breakfast in Gwalior. It is a flour-based deep-fried dish and usually served with potato curry. You can find many push-carts in the morning, selling this dish in the streets.
Lavang Lata
It is a traditional snack in entire Central India. Lavang Lata is made from white flour and is filled with grated coconut, dry fruits, and cardamom mix. The flour pocket is locked with a clove (lavang in Hindi) and that is why this dish is called as Lavang Lata.
Khopra Pak
It is again a sweet dish made from dry, grated coconut. Locals either cook the coconut in milk or use Khoya to bind the grated coconut into a ball. It is an easy to make dish and served in almost all festivals in Gwalior.
You can also book a cab in Gwalior for a day rental and enjoy your food trail.
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