Vada Pav is a popular street food consisting of a deep-fried potato dumpling (vada) served in a bread roll (pav) along with various chutneys and sometimes fried green chilies. It's often referred to as the "Indian burger" due to its popularity and resemblance to a burger. Vada Pav is not only delicious but also widely loved for its affordability and availability throughout Maharashtra.
Other famous foods from Maharashtra include:-
Pav Bhaji: A spicy mashed vegetable curry (bhaji) served with buttered bread rolls (pav), often garnished with onions, lemon wedges, and cilantro.
Misal Pav: A spicy curry made from sprouted moth beans (matki) or mixed lentils (usals), topped with farsan (crispy snack), chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander, and served with bread rolls (pav).
Poha: Flattened rice cooked with onions, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and spices, often garnished with peanuts, sev (crispy chickpea noodles), and lemon juice.
Puran Poli: A sweet flatbread stuffed with a mixture of cooked lentils (chana dal), jaggery, and spices, often served with ghee (clarified butter).
Modak: A sweet dumpling made from rice flour dough, filled with a mixture of coconut, jaggery, and cardamom, traditionally prepared during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi.
These are just a few examples of the delicious and diverse foods that Maharashtra has to offer, reflecting the state's vibrant culinary traditions and cultural influences.
