MAHARASHTRIAN FOOD^
Maharashtrian Food Culture Maharashtra is a state blessed with nature's bounties. Ecological diversity is the reason due to which a variety of crops, fruits, and vegetables are grown. Maharashtrian cuisine is austere yet full of flavor and color. There is a proper balance of vegetarian and non-vegetarian variety and not to forget the delectable seafood! The state comprises mainly five regions, Konkan, Paschim Maharashtra, Khandesh, Vidarbha, and Marathwada. Cuisine in every region is primarily influenced by the predominant agricultural produce of that region. Basically in Maharashtrian homes, we find a perfect way of arranging the food in a predetermined order in the thaali. Dry vegetables are served on the right-hand side, while pickles and the side dishes are served on the upper left-hand side. Sweet, snacks, laddoos, Puran Poli, jalebi, papad, bhajji are served on the lower left side of thali. Bhaat, dal is served at the center of the thali. Unlike the western syst