Maharashtra Cuisine

Among the cuisines of the many Indian states, the Maharashtra Cuisine is much famous for its unique taste and flavor. Actually Maharashtra a big state of India and its huge size has created two distinct types of cuisines in the state--the Konkani Cuisine and the Varadi Cuisine. While the former is the cuisine of the coastal Maharashtra, the latter is the cuisine of the Vidarbha region--the interiors of the state.

The main difference between the cuisines of these two regions is that Fish is consumed more in the former. Another distinction is the use of grated coconuts. Often grated coconuts are used in the state to flavour the many dishes. But while fresh coconuts are used in the coastal regions, powdered coconuts are used to flavour in the interiors for the purpose.

Otherwise there's not much difference between the cuisines of these two areas. The people of the state, on the whole, use peanuts and cashew nuts to make their food tasty which is most often cooked in the peanut oil. A variety of fish is consumed throughout the state. The Bombay Duck is the most famous fish delicacy of Maharashtra. Other types of fish consumed include Mackerel and Pomfret.

While the non vegetarians relish the many fish dishes and dishes prepared with mutton, chicken and eggs; the vegetarians enjoy a variety of vegetable dishes treated with Kala Masala (a special mixture of various types of spices). Often jaggery and tamarind are used to flavour the various vegetarian curries to make them sweet and sour.

Brinjal is the most widely consumed vegetable in Maharashtra and several vegetarian dishes are prepared with it. Bharlivangi is a special dish made with brinjals. To make this dish, baby brinjals are stuffed with grated coconuts.

Bedsides the many vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes, the state is also famous for its many sweet delicacies including Motichur Laddoos and Puran Poli. While the former is a round sweetmeat prepared with gram flour, the latter is a type of bread which is stuffed with jaggery and gram flour.

Food (Anna) is equated to the Lord Brahma in Maharashtra. Hence, the Maharashtra Cuisine demands much attention. Besides, much attention paid to its preparations, a great deal of attention is also given to the way the food is served in the state. A typical Maharashtrian meal is served in an orderly fashion. A good host is one who knows the art of serving food. In fact, serving dishes in the state is an elaborate affair. One who does not know the correct order isn't considered a good host.

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