Satna is a city, which is in the eastern part of Madhya Pradesh. It is the headquarters of the border district named after it, which touches Uttar Pradesh along the north. One can easily find the influences of the cuisines of close by states such as Uttar Pradesh and Chattisgarh on the food culture of Satna along with a hint of Bihari cuisine. Such a conglomeration of cuisines has evolved with time to give Satna a distinct cuisine of its own. The food of Satna is known not only for being very nutritious, but also for being very delicious.

• Litti:-

Litti is a fast food that has a smoky and earthy flavour to it. Fried balls of wheat flour and gram flour are made and stuffed with a mixture called ‘Pitthi’ prepared with spices, ginger and green chilly. Litti is consumed at lunch or dinner. Litti is borrowed from Bihari cuisine and is quite popular in Satna.

• Chokha:-

Chokha is a side dish to be eaten with Indian breads like Chapathis and rotis, but usually paired with Litti. It is a brinjal or eggplant based dish. Charred brinjal is cooked with mashed potatoes, chillies and spices along with bits of tomatoes. Onions and lime are usually added to enhance the taste and the feel of the dish.

• Moth Dal Namkeen:-

Moth dal namkeen is a local favourite savoury. It is made from a mixture of healthy pulses and lentils, which are roasted or deep, fried. The chief ingredient is Moth dal or Dew beans. Moth Dal namkeen is particularly enjoyed during tea time and often served to guests.

• Shikanjhi:-

Shikanjhi is a spiced up cold drink that is a popular in North and Central India and the people of Satna are quite fond of it. It is made from lemon pulp and water with the addition of sugar and salt. The spices that are added to this juice are pepper, ginger, mint and cumin powder.

• Mango Pickle:-

The Mango Pickle of this region is so famous that an industry of pickle-making has been set up in Madhya Pradesh. The process of making spicy mango pickle is very simple. Raw mangoes are cut into small pieces and spiced up. The spices, which are commonly added, are red chilli powder, pepper and cumin powder. This mixture is bottled up in an air-tight container and used as necessary.

• Dahi Bhalla:-

Dahi Bhalla is a sweet and sour street snack that is famous is Satna and North India as a whole. Dahi Bhalla consists of a deep fried lentil and pulse mixture, which is later marinated in curd or yoghurt and left to cool. The mixture is often spiced with cumin and charoli seeds. It is often served cold along with sweet tamarind sauce or chutney and sev on top. It is known to be a comfort food.

• Phalhari Potato Chiwda:-

It is a light snack made from fried potato strips and groundnuts. It has a sweet taste with a dose of pungent flavour and served as a teatime snack. It is also used as energy food during times of long travel.

• Chhola Burger:-

Chhola Burger is a relatively new invention and quite popular among the youth of this region. Chickpeas cooked in spicy gravy are stuffed between burger buns along with the additives and condiments of your choice. It is said to taste best when eaten with ketchup.

• Badam Milk:-

Badam Milk is a perennial favourite drink in and around this region. Crushed almonds are mixed in milk along with sugar and a spoonful of ghee. It can be consumed in both hot and cold forms as wished.