7 Maharashtrian Snacks That Are Perfect For  Winter

By Suprita Mitter

November 19,, 2024

Maharashtra's rich culinary heritage shines through its array of comforting snacks, perfect for winter evenings. These dishes combine warmth, flavour, and a touch of nostalgia, ideal to pair with a steaming cup of chai.

Kothimbir Vadi

A crispy, savoury snack made from coriander leaves and besan (gram flour), this snack is steamed, cut into pieces, and shallow-fried until golden brown. It pairs well with spicy chutney.

Thalipeeth

This multigrain flatbread is loaded with healthy flours like jowar, bajra, and besan, spiced with chillies and onions. Served with a dollop of homemade butter, it’s a hearty winter treat.

Poha Cutlets

Poha (flattened rice) is transformed into golden, crispy cutlets with potatoes, spices, and herbs. These shallow-fried cutlets are crunchy on the outside and soft inside, perfect for winter snacking.

Bharli Mirchi Bhajji

Stuffed green chilies coated in besan batter and deep-fried to perfection, this snack combines heat and crunch, a favourite for chilly evenings.

Batata Vada

Soft, spiced mashed potatoes encased in a crispy gram flour batter make this an all-time winter favourite. Enjoy it as is or in a vada pav.

Sabudana Vada

Made from tapioca pearls, mashed potatoes, and peanuts, these deep-fried fritters are crispy outside and soft inside.

Pithla Bhakri Bites

Mini bhakris (flatbreads) served with a dollop of spiced gram flour-based pithla make for a cosy, rustic snack with a distinct Maharashtrian touch.