When In Mumbai, Try These Aamchi Naashta

Breakfast in Mumbai would be incomplete without kande pohe. It is the most traditional and widely consumed Marathi meal. Despite the introduction of sophisticated breakfasts, the state capital still offers them in the most traditional manner. On the streets of Mumbai, you may see small eateries with a large crowd devouring this food. If you're in Matunga East, try the kande pohe at Maharashtrian Snacks.

Missal pav is a combination of a spicy curry that is served with fluffy bread. Misal is a spicy dish prepared with moth beans. Farsan or sev, onions, lemon, and coriander are sprinkled on top of the finished dish. Typically, the pav is toasted with butter. Buttermilk or dahi and papad are commonly served with it. Missal Pav can be eaten for breakfast, as a snack, or as a full meal.

The Bombay sandwich is another local favourite. Mumbai has food carts selling grilled or plain sandwiches all throughout the city's bustling areas. Usually, these sandwiches are vegetarian. The traditional recipe calls for two pieces of white bread, buttered on both sides. Then a concoction of coriander and mint chutney is applied, followed by thin slices of vegetables such as beetroot, onion, cucumber, tomato, and a layer of spiced potatoes, followed by shredded cheese and a sprinkle of chili and cumin powder.

Running a busy schedule and needing to catch the local train? Grab a vada pav practically from any roadside food vendor in Mumbai. This desi burger is made with a pav (bun) smeared with spicy green or red chutney and a vada. The patty is prepared with spiced mashed potatoes, coated gram flour batter and deep-fried. There is no time restriction on this particular snack or street food. 

Thalipeeth is another Maharashtrian breakfast. This traditional recipe uses multigrain wheat and a variety of spices. Bhajanee, or thalipeeth flour, is made from roasted grains, lentils, and spices. The ingredients consist of grains like rice, wheat, bajra, and jowar, legumes like chana and urad, and spices like coriander and cumin seeds. This nutritious and tasty breakfast is served with butter, ghee, or curd.