| Among the cuisines of the many Indian states, | | | | vegetable dishes treated with Kala Masala (a |
| the Maharashtra Cuisine is much famous for its | | | | special mixture of various types of spices). Often |
| unique taste and flavor. Actually Maharashtra a big | | | | jaggery and tamarind are used to flavour the |
| state of India and its huge size has created two | | | | various vegetarian curries to make them sweet |
| distinct types of cuisines in the state--the Konkani | | | | and sour. |
| Cuisine and the Varadi Cuisine. While the former is | | | | Brinjal is the most widely consumed vegetable in |
| the cuisine of the coastal Maharashtra, the latter | | | | Maharashtra and several vegetarian dishes are |
| is the cuisine of the Vidarbha region--the interiors | | | | prepared with it. Bharlivangi is a special dish made |
| of the state. | | | | with brinjals. To make this dish, baby brinjals are |
| The main difference between the cuisines of | | | | stuffed with grated coconuts. |
| these two regions is that Fish is consumed more | | | | Bedsides the many vegetarian and non vegetarian |
| in the former. Another distinction is the use of | | | | dishes, the state is also famous for its many |
| grated coconuts. Often grated coconuts are used | | | | sweet delicacies including Motichur Laddoos and |
| in the state to flavour the many dishes. But while | | | | Puran Poli. While the former is a round sweetmeat |
| fresh coconuts are used in the coastal regions, | | | | prepared with gram flour, the latter is a type of |
| powdered coconuts are used to flavour in the | | | | bread which is stuffed with jaggery and gram |
| interiors for the purpose. | | | | flour. |
| Otherwise there's not much difference between | | | | Food (Anna) is equated to the Lord Brahma in |
| the cuisines of these two areas. The people of | | | | Maharashtra. Hence, the Maharashtra Cuisine |
| the state, on the whole, use peanuts and cashew | | | | demands much attention. Besides, much attention |
| nuts to make their food tasty which is most | | | | paid to its preparations, a great deal of attention |
| often cooked in the peanut oil. A variety of fish is | | | | is also given to the way the food is served in the |
| consumed throughout the state. The Bombay | | | | state. A typical Maharashtrian meal is served in an |
| Duck is the most famous fish delicacy of | | | | orderly fashion. A good host is one who knows |
| Maharashtra. Other types of fish consumed | | | | the art of serving food. In fact, serving dishes in |
| include Mackerel and Pomfret. | | | | the state is an elaborate affair. One who does not |
| While the non vegetarians relish the many fish | | | | know the correct order isn't considered a good |
| dishes and dishes prepared with mutton, chicken | | | | host. |
| and eggs; the vegetarians enjoy a variety of | | | | |