Chhattisgarh, known as the 'rice bowl of India,' features traditional dishes that primarily use rice. The five popular foods include chila (rice pancake), faraa (rice dumplings), muthia (savory rice and flour dish), tilgur (sweet made with sesame and jaggery), and dubki kadi (spicy curry with gram flour dumplings). These dishes highlight the region's culinary heritage and are often served with various chutneys or accompaniments.