Thalipeeth is a savoury multi-grain flatbread that is popular in Western India, especially Maharashtra.
A sweet flatbread, Puran Poli is made with a stuffing of chana dal, jaggery, and spices. It's often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions.
Often referred to as the "Mumbai Burger," Vada Pav consists of a spiced potato fritter (vada) sandwiched in a pav (soft bread roll) and served with chutneys.
A spicy and flavorful curry made with sprouted moth beans (matki) or mixed sprouts, Misal Pav is garnished with farsan, onions, and lemon, and served with pav.
Bhakri is a thick, unleavened flatbread made from millet or sorghum flour, typically served with Pitla—a spicy besan (gram flour) curry.
A popular breakfast dish, Poha is made with flattened rice, tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and turmeric, and garnished with peanuts and coriander.
Stuffed eggplant, or Bharli Vangi, is a flavorful dish where small eggplants are stuffed with a spice mixture and cooked until tender.
A Mumbai street food favorite, Pav Bhaji consists of a spicy vegetable curry (bhaji) served with buttered pav. It's garnished with onions, coriander, and lemon.
Also known as Bombay Duck, Bombil Fry is a popular seafood dish where the fish is marinated in spices, coated with semolina, and deep-fried until crispy.
A fasting favorite, Sabudana Khichdi is made with soaked tapioca pearls, peanuts, potatoes, and flavored with cumin and green chilies.