Must-Try Street Foods in Maharashtra: A Flavorful Journey Through Local Delights!

Maharashtra is known for its rich culture, history, and delicious street food. From the busy streets of Mumbai to the peaceful towns of Pune, Nashik, and Mahabaleshwar, here are nine street foods you must try!

1. Ragda Pattice

Crispy potato patties topped with spicy white pea curry, chutneys, sev, and onions. A popular street food from Juhu Chowpatty.

2. Bombil Fry

A crispy, deep-fried Bombay Duck fish coated in spiced batter. It is served hot with onions, chutney, and pav.

3. Bhel Puri

A crunchy mix of puffed rice, sev, chopped veggies, and tangy tamarind chutney. This famous beach snack is a perfect mix of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.

4. Kothimbir Vadi

This crispy snack is made from chickpea flour and fresh coriander leaves. The dough is steamed, cut into pieces, and then fried. It tastes best with green chutney.

5. Misal Pav

A spicy lentil curry topped with crunchy farsan, onions, and lemon. This dish is a breakfast favorite, especially in Kolhapur.

6. Sabudana Khichdi

A light and tasty dish made with soaked tapioca pearls, peanuts, potatoes, and cumin. It’s especially popular during fasting days and is often eaten with yogurt.

7. Vada Pav

A favorite snack in Maharashtra, vada pav is a spicy potato fritter (vada) served in a bun (pav) with chutneys, thecha (spicy garlic chutney), and fried green chilies.

8. Chana Usal

A spicy black chickpea curry cooked with special Maharashtrian spices, served with pav or rice.

9. Pav Bhaji

A spicy vegetable mash (bhaji) served with buttered, toasted pav. Topped with onions, coriander, and lots of butter, it’s a must-try dish.

These delicious street foods are a must-try for anyone visiting Maharashtra!