By Sushmita Sengupta
Maharashtra’s rich and varied street food fare has captured the attention of many foodies, especially the ones that are all things hot, tangy and tantalising.
The authentic Maharashtrian Bhaji, is a mashed curry made by blending many veggies. Cooked in pool of masalas, this curry is paired with hot, buttered breads called pav.
Dry, roasted chickpeas, smashed and tossed up with chopped onions, chutneys and chillies. A crunchy munchie, you don’t want to miss
Misal is a fiery curry made with sprouted moth beans, it is often topped with sev, chopped onions for added crunch. Misal is also popularly paired with pav.
If Bengal has its Ghugni, Maharashtra has its Ragda, which is a sauce made with white peas. The spicy ragda is topped with masalas, chutneys and often served with a potato patty (patties)
The Bombay Sandwich, crown jewel of Mumbai’s street food is a simple sandwich made with buttered, toasted breads, onions, tomatoes, potatoes and chutneys.
This quick snack made with puffed rice, peanuts, chillies, chopped onions, tomatoes is a roadside sensation that is approved by Govinda too