Irresistible Maharashtrian dishes you need to try

From the famous misal pav to the unique pandhra rassa, here are a few must-try Maharashtrian dishes.

Published on: Sep 14, 2022 5:47 PM IST

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Every place has its own set of dishes that deserve a special shoutout. The state of Maharashtra has given the country some delicious delicacies such as poha, vada pav, pav bhaji etc that are found on the streets of several states today and enjoyed by a huge population. Maharashtrian cuisine includes mild and spicy dishes which can be classified into two styles - Konkan and Varadi. Here are a few Maharashtrian dishes that you need to try at least once. (Instagram)

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Keri Aamti: Also known as Kairichi Aamti, this is a perfect dish for the summers. It is a sweet and spicy thick gravy made from raw mangoes and Indian spices. In order to get the flavours of this dish, it is served with steamed white rice. (Instagram/@mayurgolatkar)

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Pandhra Rassa: 'Pandhra' means white and 'rassa' means curry. It is made with mutton broth, coconut milk, coconut-sesame seeds-poppy seeds paste and few spices. You can have this with tambda rassa, bhakri, and rice. (Instagram/@that_foodie_boy)

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Pudachi Vadi: Also known as Sambarvadi, Pudachi Vadi is a popular snack in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. There are two versions of this - sweet and spicy. The outside is made with gram flour while the stuffing is prepared with dried grated coconut, coriander, chilli powder, and Indian spices. (Instagram/@noviceshilpa)

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Kothimbir Vada: This is a traditional snack made using cilantro (kothimbir) and gram flour. It is served with some spicy chilly and mint chutney. (Instagram/@poojas_foodlife)

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Misal Pav: One of the most famous street foods in Maharashtra is Misal Pav. 'Misal' is a spicy curry while 'pav' is a type on an Indian bread roll. It is topped with farsan or sev, onions, lemon and coriander. (Instagram/@f4foodi)

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Puran Poli: This is a yellow sweet flatbread that is made with the stuffing of chana, desiccated coconut, jaggery or cane sugar, and nutmeg powder. (Instagram/@lekhas_feast)