{"id":427,"date":"2024-09-07T11:08:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-07T05:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/?p=427"},"modified":"2024-09-07T11:11:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-07T05:41:58","slug":"20-authentic-food-items-of-maharashtra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/07\/20-authentic-food-items-of-maharashtra\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Authentic Food items of Maharashtra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Listed below are 20 authentic Maharashtrian dishes, ordered by their popularity, along with their regions of origin, and notable restaurants across the state that are known for serving these dishes. Approximate prices are included as well. This is not a definitive list and your list may differ from this. Do comment your favorite and we will incorporate that in the list too. Of course goes without saying that there are thousands of variations to these dishes that are available. There are entire franchise chains that are creating these items alone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/maha-collage-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/localkontact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/maha-collage-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/localkontact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/maha-collage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/localkontact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/maha-collage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/localkontact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/maha-collage-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/localkontact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/maha-collage-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Pav Bhaji<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: A spicy, tangy vegetable mash served with buttered bread rolls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Aaram Vada Pav, Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b960-\u20b9100<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Vada Pav<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: A spicy mashed potato fritter served in a bun with chutneys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Ashok Vada Pav, Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b930-\u20b960<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Misal Pav<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Pune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Spicy sprouted bean curry served with bread rolls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Shreyas, Pune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b980-\u20b9120<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Pithla Bhakri<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Nashik<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Spicy chickpea flour curry served with flatbread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Aaswad, Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b9100-\u20b9150<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Poha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Nasik<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Flattened rice cooked with spices and peanuts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Vyankatesh Poha, Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b940-\u20b980<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Bhakri<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Konkan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Thick, unleavened flatbread made from various grains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Shree Krishna, Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b980-\u20b9120<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Alu Wadi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Kolhapur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Spiced colocasia leaves rolls, steamed and then fried.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Prakash Upahaar Kendra, Pune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b9120-\u20b9150<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Sabudana Khichdi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Kolhapur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Sago pearls cooked with peanuts and spices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Shree Krishna, Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b980-\u20b9120<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Kande Pohe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Pune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Flattened rice cooked with onions, spices, and sometimes potatoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Kaka Halwai, Pune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b950-\u20b980<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. Sol Kadhi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Konkan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: A refreshing drink made from kokum and coconut milk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Prakash Upahaar Kendra, Pune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b960-\u20b9100<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11. Zunka Bhakar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Ahmednagar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Spicy chickpea flour curry served with flatbread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Shreyas, Pune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b9100-\u20b9150<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12. Kothimbir Vadi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Spicy coriander fritters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Aaswad, Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b980-\u20b9120<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>13. Bhende Fry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Spiced and fried okra.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Prakash Upahaar Kendra, Pune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b9120-\u20b9150<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>14. Rassa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Kolhapur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Spicy mutton or chicken curry with a flavorful broth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Kolhapur Kitchen, Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b9150-\u20b9200<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15. Puran Poli<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Pune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Sweet flatbread stuffed with jaggery and lentils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Shree Krishna, Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b9100-\u20b9150<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>16. Batata Vada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Spicy potato fritters served as a snack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Aaram Vada Pav, Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b930-\u20b960<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>17. Methi Thepla<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Nashik<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Fenugreek-flavored flatbread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Pritam Da Dhaba, Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b980-\u20b9120<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>18. Ragda Pattice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Spicy white peas curry served with potato patties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Aaswad, Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b980-\u20b9120<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>19. Shira (Upma)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Pune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Semolina porridge flavored with spices and vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Hotel Vaishali, Pune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b960-\u20b9100<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20. Shrikhand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Pune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: Sweetened yogurt dessert flavored with saffron and cardamom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Famous Restaurant<\/strong>: Aaswad, Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate Price<\/strong>: \u20b980-\u20b9120<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listed below are 20 authentic Maharashtrian dishes, ordered by their popularity, along with their regions of origin, and notable restaurants across the state that are known for serving these dishes. Approximate prices are included as well. This is not a definitive list and your list may differ from this. 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