Maharashtrian Cuisine

A rich, creamy, and indulgent dessert from Western India made by slowly boiling milk until it reduces to a sweet, thick, and nutty liquid.

Sweet, steamed rice flour dumplings stuffed with a mixture of freshly grated coconut, jaggery, and cardamom. Lord Ganesha's favorite sweet.

A light, fluffy, and savory breakfast or snack made of flattened rice tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric, and peanuts.

Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside deep-fried patties made of soaked tapioca pearls (sago), potatoes, and crushed peanuts.

The 'Indian Burger'. A spicy, deep-fried potato dumpling (Vada) sandwiched in a soft bread roll (Pav) layered with explosive garlic and chili chutneys.