The flavours of Maharashtra

The heritage
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Discover regional dishes, familiar comforts, and the stories and traditions behind every plate.

Maharashtrian culinary heritage

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21 dishes to discover

Vada PavStreet Food

Mumbai / Konkan

Vada Pav

The 'Indian Burger' – a spicy potato fritter served in a soft bun with dry garlic chutney.

Misal PavBreakfast

Nashik / Kolhapur

Misal Pav

A fiery sprouts curry topped with crunchy farsan and served with soft bread.

Pithla BhakriHeritage Meal

Khandesh / Desh

Pithla Bhakri

A rustic, thick gram-flour curry served with handmade sorghum (Jowar) bread.

Puran PoliFestive Dessert

Statewide

Puran Poli

A sweet, buttery flatbread stuffed with a paste of chana dal and jaggery.

SolkadhiAppetizer

Konkan Coast

Solkadhi

A refreshing pink digestive drink made from coconut milk and kokum fruit.

Bharli VangiMain Course

Deccan Plains

Bharli Vangi

Small brinjals stuffed with a nutty, spicy masala of peanuts and coconut.

Ukadiche ModakSacred Dessert

Konkan / Pune

Ukadiche Modak

Steamed rice flour dumplings filled with fresh coconut and jaggery.

Bombil FrySeafood

Coastal / Mumbai

Bombil Fry

Crispy fried Bombay Duck fish coated in semolina (rava).

Kolhapuri RassaNon-Veg Specialty

Kolhapur

Kolhapuri Rassa

A duo of mutton broths: Tambada (Spicy Red) and Pandhara (White Coconut-based).

Kanda PohaBreakfast

Statewide

Kanda Poha

Flattened rice sautéed with onions, turmeric, and crunchy peanuts.

Sabudana KhichdiFasting Food

Statewide

Sabudana Khichdi

A chewy, savory mix of soaked tapioca pearls and roasted peanuts.

ThalipeethSavory Pancake

Paschim Maharashtra

Thalipeeth

A multi-grain pancake made with 'Bhajani' flour, onions, and cilantro.

ShrikhandDessert

Statewide

Shrikhand

A thick, creamy hung-yogurt dessert flavored with saffron and cardamom.

Kharda/ThechaCondiment

Vidarbha / Khandesh

Kharda/Thecha

A fiery, coarse paste made from roasted green chilies and garlic.

Maharashtrian AmtiDal

Desh

Maharashtrian Amti

A sweet, tangy, and spicy pigeon pea dal flavored with Goda Masala.

Saoji ChickenNon-Veg Specialty

Vidarbha (Nagpur)

Saoji Chicken

A legendary, ultra-spicy curry from the Halba Koshti community, known for its unique blend of 32 spices.

Vangi BharitSide Dish

Khandesh (Jalgaon)

Vangi Bharit

Smoky mashed eggplant prepared with spring onions and peanuts, specifically famous during the 'Farit' festivals.

Kothimbir VadiSnack

Pune / Desh

Kothimbir Vadi

Savory cilantro and gram flour cakes that are steamed and then fried to crispy perfection.

Bhajani ChakliSnack/Faral

Statewide

Bhajani Chakli

A crunchy, spiral-shaped savory snack made from a special multi-grain flour called 'Bhajani'.

Shev BhajiMain Course

Khandesh / Nashik

Shev Bhaji

A spicy, watery gravy (rassa) served with thick, spicy sev (fried gram flour noodles).

BasundiDessert

Desh / Paschim Maharashtra

Basundi

Sweetened condensed milk flavored with nutmeg, cardamom, and a bounty of dry fruits.