Maharashtrian or Marathi Cuisine
Maharashtrian (or Marathi) cuisine is cuisine of the Marathi people, those from the state of Maharashtra in India. Maharashtrian cuisine covers a wide range from being extremely mild to very spicy dishes. Wheat, rice, jowar, vegetables, lentils and fruit form important components of Maharashtrian diet. Popular dishes include puran poli and aamras.
“Amti” (Sweet and Sour Lentil Curry, made with Tamarind and Jaggery) Batatyachi Bhaji (Potato preparations) Bharli Vangi (Stuffed Aubergines/Eggplant) Dalimbya (Beans) Farasbichi Bhaji (French beans) Palkachi Takatli Bhaji (Spinach cooked in buttermilk) Kelphulachi Bhaji (Banana/plantain bloom) Fansachi Bhaji (Jackfruit preparation) Walache Birdha