7 Must-Try Dishes In Nashik For A Khandeshi Feast
By Shireen Jamooji
November 11, 2023
Nashik, a city steeped in culinary diversity, boasts a rich tapestry of dishes that reflect its cultural influences. Each dish carries a unique taste of Khandeshi cuisine, embodying the essence of Nashik's gastronomic heritage.
Misal Pav
A breakfast staple in Maharashtra, varies across regions. Nashik's version features Pav served with two gravies flavoured with Kala Masala.
Makai Chivda
A favourite snack nationwide, Nashik's Makai Chivda stands out with crunchy cornflakes seasoned with spices, nuts, and sometimes dry fruits.
Vangyacha Bhareet
Khandeshi 'bhareet' distinguishes itself with local white and green brinjals, peanuts, and spring onions.
Shev Bhaji
Inspired by Gujarati cuisine, Shev Bhaaji features thick orange shev soaked in a rich gravy spiced with local masalas, poppy seeds, coconut, and peanuts.
Ansa Phansachi Bhaji
A fruity delight from Nasik, combines ripe mangoes, jackfruit, and pineapple. Jaggery enhances the natural sweetness, while red chillies and turmeric add a balanced tempering.
Gulachi Poli
A Maharashtrian sweet bread, Gulachi Poli, made from wheat flour, encases a sweet filling of gram flour, jaggery, and peanuts.
Zunka Bhakri
A beloved comfort dish featuring a thick gravy made from gram flour. Fried onions, mustard seeds, and ginger garlic enhance the flavour, commonly served with rice flour bhakris.
