Food & Shopping
1. Traditional Chhattisgarhi Cuisine
- Must-Try Dishes:
- Faraa – Rice flour dumplings, soft and spicy.
- Chana Samosa – Chickpea-filled crispy samosas.
- Bore Baasi – Fermented rice served with curd, onion, or chutney.
- Aamat – A tangy bamboo shoot curry.
- Thethri & Khurmi – Traditional snacks made from rice and jaggery.
- Where to Try: Local dhabas and traditional eateries in Gandhi Chowk and Station Road areas.
2. Popular Street Food
- Top Picks:
- Poha-Jalebi – A beloved breakfast duo.
- Chana Chaat & Samosa Chaat – Spicy and tangy.
- Gol Gappe (Pani Puri) – Street-side favorite with minty water.
- Egg Rolls & Pav Bhaji – Available near colleges and markets.
- Hotspot Areas:
- Civic Center (Bhilai)
- Gandhi Chowk, Durg
- Chowpatty-style stalls near Power House
3. Sweets & Mithai Shops
- What to Taste:
- Tilkut, Balushahi, Gulab Jamun, Khurma
- Famous Shops: Try Bansal Sweets, Shreeji Sweets, and Anand Namkeen for snacks and sweets.
Shopping in Durg – What to Buy & Where
1. Local Handlooms & Sarees
- What to Buy: Chhattisgarhi Kosa silk sarees, dupattas, and tribal print fabrics.
- Where:
- Textile shops at Gandhi Chowk,
- Government emporiums or exhibitions at Civic Center (Bhilai).
2. Tribal Handicrafts & Art
- What to Look For: Bamboo crafts, terracotta figures, tribal jewelry, brass decor.
- Best Place: Weekly local markets and regional fairs.
3. Street Shopping
- Where:
- Station Road Market
- Nehru Nagar, Padmanabhpur Market
- What You’ll Find: Clothes, accessories, toys, footwear, household items – at budget prices.
4. Spices & Local Dry Items
- What to Pick Up: Locally ground masalas, pickles, rice snacks, and lentils from village-style stores.
5. Handmade & Festival Goods
- When to Go: During Diwali, Holi, or Navratri markets — filled with colorful lamps, idols, traditional wear, and home decor.
