World's First Tribal Cafe Opens in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh's capital, Bhopal, is all set to launch the world's first tribal cafe. Here, you can savour delicious dishes while immersing yourself in the rich culture and civilisation of seven different tribes.

The world's first tribal cafe is set to open at the Tribal Museum in Madhya Pradesh's capital. The project, which has been underway for two years, is slated to open in July. The cafe will showcase a collection and research on tribal cuisine.

The cafe will offer traditional dishes from seven tribal communities of Madhya Pradesh: Gond, Baiga, Bhariya, Korku, Sahariya, Kol, and Bhil. Visitors will experience a vibrant glimpse into their rituals, traditions, and customs. Curator Ashok Mishra explained that the cafe will operate on a booking system, rather than a traditional ready-to-serve model.

A Culinary Journey Through Seven Tribal Traditions

The museum complex houses seven traditional houses, each representing one of the seven tribes. The decor is authentically traditional. Guests can choose a house, and their entire experience—from entry and welcome to the type of tableware used and their farewell—will reflect the chosen tribe's culture. They will be served traditional food prepared by a chef from that specific tribe, using ingredients and spices sourced directly from the tribal regions.

A Taste of Tribal Cuisine

1. Gond: Kodobhat (finger millet rice), Tuvar Dal (pigeon pea lentil).

2. Bhil: Makki ki Roti (cornbread), Gud Papdi (jaggery crispies), and Dal Panila (a lentil dish).

3. Kol: Kutki (a type of millet), Kodobhat (finger millet rice), Tuvar Dal (pigeon pea lentil).

4. Korku: Roti made from coarse grains, Chane ki Bhaji (chickpea vegetable).

5. Sahariya: Barley and wheat roti, Dal (lentil).

6. Bhariya: Makki ki Roti (cornbread), Rice, and various vegetable dishes.

7. Baiga: Bamboo shoot vegetable, Kareel (a type of vegetable), Pihiri (a type of flatbread), and Kodobhat (finger millet rice).