Famous food in maharashta

1. Maharashtrian or Marathi food is the food of the Marathi people from the
Indian state of Maharashtra. It has distinctive attributes, while sharing much
with other Indian cuisines.
2. Traditionally, Maharashtrians have considered their food to be more austere
than others.Maharashtrian cuisine includes mild and spicy dishes.

3. Wheat, rice, jowar, bajri, vegetables, lentils and fruit are dietary staples.
Peanuts and cashews are often served with vegetables. Meat was traditionally
used sparsely or only by the well off until recently, because of economic
conditions and culture.

4. The urban population in metropolitan cities of the state has been influenced by
cuisine from other parts of India and abroad. For example, the Udupi dishes
idli and dosa, as well as Chinese and Western dishes, are quite popular in home
cooking, and in restaurants.

5. Konkan being from the coastal region has influences from Goan, Saraswat,
Gaud and Malvani regions. Varadi cuisine, on the other hand, belongs to the
Vidarbha region. Some spices like Goda Masala, Kokum, Tamarind and
Coconut are essential ingredients in the Maharashtrian kitchen. Maharashtrian
cuisine is considered to be very diverse as the flavours and spice levels differ
in different parts of the state.
 1. Pav Bhaji
Amchi Maharashtra food is incomplete without this dish which has come to be
synonymous to the state! Fresh and thick slices of bread, smothered in butter
served with a delicious mix of moderately spiced vegetables. This lip-smacking
dish has won the heart of every Indian!

2 . Modak
Modak is one of the most famous sweet found in Maharashtra and is extensively
eaten during the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival all around the state. The sweet filling
on the inner part of a modak consists of freshly grated coconut and jaggery
while the outer shell is made out of rice flour and is very soft. With time, there
have been varied types of modak such as Kesari modak, dark chocolate modak,
motichoor modak, paneer modak, dry fruit modak and many more. This sweet is
Ganpati's favourite and that is for a very definite reason for sure