Have you tried these authentic Maharashtrian dishes?
Maharashtrian cuisine is rich both in variety and flavors. You can find many options for vegetarians, non-vegetarians, for people who love their food spicy, for people who have a sweet tooth, anybody can enjoy Maharashtrian cuisine.
Their street food, daily meals, festive food, everything is made with authentic spices and love. In many cities of Maharashtra like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, you will find food from all the cultures. You will come across many cafe chains and fancy authentic restaurant. But alongside all of that, you will also come across some of the most authentic Maharashtrian food.
There’s a special flavour in every region of Maharashtra. Some of the staple foods include wheat, legumes, breads (rotis, bhakris), rice, fish, and meat. It’s something about those masalas that Maharashtrian food has a burst of many flavors.
Here are some of the top Maharashtrian dishes that you should try at home. They can be made effortlessly and you can treat yourself with some authentic Marathi food.
Vaangi bhaat is a staple in many Maharashtrian as well as Karnataka regions. Vaangi means eggplant or brinjal and bhaat means rice. The vaangi bhaat recipe in both the states is similar but there is a specific difference in the spices which ultimately changes the whole flavour. In Maharashtrian version, goda masala and tomatoes are used for the gravy. Another eggplant recipe that is famous in Maharashtra is bharleli vaangi which is stuffed eggplant. Believe me, if you have grown up hating eggplants then this recipe can change your opinion.
2. Kombadi Vade
Kombadi vade is a festive region prepared during gatahari or Diwali. This is a Konkan dish which includes chicken curry along with vade which are like puris. Alongside there are sliced onions and lemon. This dish is very prominent in Raigad, Sindhudurg, and Ratnagiri. This version of chicken curry will give you a peep into authentic Maharashtrian food.
3. Pithla Bhakri
Pithla is a gravy made with besan or gram flour and other spices. Whereas bhakri can be made with either rice or bajra. Pithla might look like kadhi but the texture of this dish is thick and the taste is spicy. It can be made differently and the consistency of the pithla can differ too as per your preference.
4. Modak
Modak is a traditional Maharashtrian sweet that can be made in so many ways. Earlier the most common ways were to make steamed or fried modak. They were made with maida that was stuffed with dry fruits and jaggery. But now, there are different modaks like chocolate modak, gulkand modak, mawa modak, boondi modak and so many more.
Some other dishes from Maharashtrian culture include puran poli, usal pav, misal pav, poha, pav bhaji, and of course, vada pav.
