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Search Results for “Maharashtrian ” – Hills of India https://hillsofindia.com Your guide to your next hilly adventure! Fri, 15 Jun 2018 05:44:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.8 Cuisine And Restaurant – Panchgani Hills https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-panchgani-hills/ https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-panchgani-hills/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2017 18:04:51 +0000 http://hillsofindia.com/?p=3553 Once upon a time during the 1860’s it was a British superintendent by the name of John Chesson that first discovered a scenic hill station called “Panchgani” located in Maharashtra. This hill station consists of five villages that include Dhandeghar, Godavli, Amral, Khingar, and Taighat and hence the name “Panchgani”.  This region does not possess any special cuisine although it is very famous for its strawberries. The cuisines generally available over here include Gujarati, Parsi, Continental, Chinese, Mughlai, Punjabi, South Indian, and Maharashtrian.  A wide range in desserts/sweets is also available in Panchgani. Since it is a popular tourist destination a large of restaurants can be observed. A few popular ones are as follows.

Read More: CHIKALDHARA TOURISM FESTIVALS: A FEW IMPORTANT FACTS

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Panchgani Map
  1. Purohit Lunch Home:

Cuisine Type: Indian.

Cost for two: Rs 500.

Hours of working: 07.00 am to 11.00 pm.

  1. Strawberry Inn:

Cuisine Type: Indian.

Cost for two: Rs 400.

Hours of working: Not known.

  1. Akbarally Parantha House:

Cuisine Type: Indian.

Cost for two: Rs 400.

Hours of working: Not known.

  1. Hotel Malas Dining:

Cuisine Type: Indian.

Cost for two: Rs 500.

Hours of working: 10.00 am to 10.00 pm.

  1. Lucky Restaurant:

Cuisine Type: Bakery, cafe.

Cost for two: Rs 300.

Hours of working: Not known.

 

Also Read: TOP 10 HILL STATIONS IN THE WESTERN GHATS

]]> https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-panchgani-hills/feed/ 0 Cuisine And Restaurant – Matheran Hills https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-matheran-hills/ https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-matheran-hills/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2017 18:03:00 +0000 http://hillsofindia.com/?p=3550 In Maharashtra in the Raigad district, there is a scenic and eco-friendly hill station called Matheran This hill station is supposedly Asia’s only automobile free hill station. Due to its close proximity to Mumbai and Pune this hill station serves as a perfect weekend getaway for people living in these cities. The cuisine found in this region is varied and consists of Gujarati, Maharashtrian, Chinese, Mughlai, and Punjabi. Vada pav, a well known and loved street food of Maharashtra is also popular in this hill station. As for beverages and sweets Kokam Sharbat and Chikki a hard candy are popular. Since Matheran is a renowned tourist destination there are a number of restaurants available that a tourist/traveller can visit. A few of them are as follows.

Read More: CHIKALDHARA TOURISM FESTIVALS: A FEW IMPORTANT FACTS

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Matheran Map
  1. Shabbir Bhai:

Cuisine Type: Indian.

Cost for two: Rs 150 to Rs 200.

Hours of working: 10.00 am to 10.00 pm.

  1. Rasna:

Cuisine Type: Indian and Chinese.

Cost for two: Rs 200 to Rs 300.

Hours of working: 09.00 am to 10.00 pm.

  1. Garden View Restaurant:

Cuisine Type: Indian.

Cost for two: Rs 150 to Rs 200.

Hours of working: Not known.

Also Read: TOP 10 HILL STATIONS IN THE WESTERN GHATS

]]> https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-matheran-hills/feed/ 0 Cuisine And Restaurant – Malshej Ghat https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-malshej-ghat/ https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-malshej-ghat/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:56:40 +0000 http://hillsofindia.com/?p=3547 Nestled on top of the Western Ghats in Pune district in Maharashtra is beautiful mountain pass called Malshej Ghat. This mountain pass is elevated at an altitude of about 700 meters above sea level. It is also popular for flowing waterfalls and fog covered green valley. It is also an ideal spot for trekking and biking. Alternatively, it is also popular for its exotic birds especially Flamingoes.  In regards to food, unfortunately, the cuisine available in this region is limited. There are a few dhabas/restaurant that are available in the region. A few popular ones are as follows.

Read More: TOP 10 HILL STATIONS IN THE WESTERN GHATS

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Malshej Ghat Map
  1. Visvash Garden Restaurant:

Cuisine Type:  Maharashtrian cuisine.

Cost for two: Rs 400.

Hours of working: Not known.

  1. Hotel Flamingo Resort:

Cuisine Type:  Indian.

Cost for two: Not known.

Hours of working: Not known.

Also Read: CHIKALDHARA TOURISM FESTIVALS: A FEW IMPORTANT FACTS

]]> https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-malshej-ghat/feed/ 0 Cuisine And Restaurant – Mahabaleshwar Hills https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-mahabaleshwar-hills/ https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-mahabaleshwar-hills/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:54:42 +0000 http://hillsofindia.com/?p=3544 Popular for its scenic beauty Mahabaleshwar is a scenic hill station located in the Western Ghats in Maharashtra. During the British Raj, this hill station served as the summer capital of the Bombay Province. Since this hill station is located in Maharashtra the cuisine too reflects the “Maharashtrian” culture. Especially street food such as Vada Pav is quite popular in this hill station. Since strawberries are commonly found in this region delicacies consisting of strawberries such as strawberry toffees, syrup, fudge, ice cream, whipped cream etc are quite popular. This region is also popular for Chikki a type of hard candy. Mahabaleshwar is also a popular tourist spot and hence there are a number of restaurants. A few popular restaurants are as follows.

Read More: CHIKALDHARA TOURISM FESTIVALS: A FEW IMPORTANT FACTS

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Mahabaleshwar Map
  1. Hotel Rajmahal:  

Cuisine Type: Indian.

Cost for two: Rs 150.

Hours of working: 7 am to 11 pm.

  1. Grapevine:

Cuisine Type: Continental.

Cost for two: Rs 600 to Rs 700

Hours of working: 09.30 am to 03.00 pm and 05.00 pm to 10.00 pm.

  1. Aman Restaurant:

Cuisine Type: Indian.

Cost for two: Rs 250 to Rs 300.

Hours of working: 10 am to 11 pm.

Also Read: TOP 10 HILL STATIONS IN THE WESTERN GHATS

]]> https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-mahabaleshwar-hills/feed/ 0 Cuisine And Restaurant – Lonavala Hills https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-lonavala-hills/ https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-lonavala-hills/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:51:58 +0000 http://hillsofindia.com/?p=3541 Lonavala which in the Prakrit language means “a series of resting places carved from stone” is beautiful hill station located in Maharashtra in the Pune district. And since this scenic hill station is situated in Maharashtra the food available is typically Maharashtrian in flavour. Especially popular in this region are street food such as roasted corn and the ever popular delicacy of the state Vada Pav. In relation to sweets/deserts, Lonavla is renowned for Chikki, a hard candy made up of peanuts and dry fruits. Additionally, it is also popular for a desert known as Coopers Fudge, which is a form of chocolate walnut fudge. Additionally, since this hill station is also a popular tourist destination there are large of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines that includes Gujarati, Mughalai, Punjabi, Chinese, Germany, Italian etc. A few popular restaurants in this region are as follows.

Read More: TOP 10 HILL STATIONS IN THE WESTERN GHATS

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Lonavala Map
  1. Hotel Chandralok:    

Cuisine Type: Pure veg i.e. Gujarati.

Cost for two: Rs 800.

Working hours: 11.30 am to 3 pm and 07.30 pm to 10 pm.

  1. The Kinara Village Dhaba:

Cuisine Type: North Indian, fast food, and Chinese.

Cost for two: Rs 1,200.

Working hours: 11 am to 11 pm.

  1. Crème Della:

Cuisine Type: Pure vegetarian, North Indian, Pizza, European.

Cost for two: Rs 1,500.

Working hours: 12.30 pm to 11.30 pm.

  1. Sheetal Da Dhaba (Resto Bar):

Cuisines: North Indian, Mughlai, Chinese, seafood, and alcoholic beverages.

Cost for two: Rs 1,200.

Working hours: 11 am to 1 am.

  1. Cafe 24 (Resto Bar):

Cuisines: North Indian, Continental, South Indian, Fast food, Asian pizza, and alcoholic beverages.

Cost for two: Rs 2,000

Working hours: 24 hours.

Also Read: CHIKALDHARA TOURISM FESTIVALS: A FEW IMPORTANT FACTS

]]> https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-lonavala-hills/feed/ 0 Cuisine And Restaurant – Karjat Hills https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-karjat-hills/ https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-karjat-hills/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:47:00 +0000 http://hillsofindia.com/?p=3535 Located in the Raigad district in Maharashtra is a beautiful town called “Karjat”.  This town is located at an altitude of 636 feet above sea level.  It is popular for its extreme scenic beauty. It is also an ideal location for adventure activities such as trekking. Since this town is located at only 100 km from Mumbai it is a perfect weekend getaway for “Mumbaikars” young and old alike. The cuisine available in this town is essentially a blend of North Indian, South Indian, and Maharashtrian food.  Vada pav, a Maharashtrian street food is popular in this town. There are many restaurants available in Karjat. A few popular ones are as follows

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Karjat Map
  1. Dada’s Grill:

Cuisine Type: Indian.

Cost for one: Rs 500.

Hours of working: Not known.

  1. Food Code:

Cuisine Type: Multi-cuisine.

Cost for one: Rs 100 to Rs 300.

Hours of working: Not known.

Also Read: TOP 10 HILL STATIONS IN THE WESTERN GHATS

]]> https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-karjat-hills/feed/ 0 Cuisine And Restaurant – Igatpuri Hills https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-igatpuri-hills/ https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-igatpuri-hills/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:43:00 +0000 http://hillsofindia.com/?p=3532 There is a beautiful hill station located in the Western Ghats in the Nashik district of Maharashtra called “Igatpuri”. This hill station is elevated at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level. It is also popular for being a “trekker’s paradise” due to its surrounding landscapes. It is also known for its natural beauty and tranquil environment. In regards to food the local cuisine is basically Maharashtrian. Apart from Maharashtrian food North Indian and South Indian cuisines are also available. A few popular delicacies in this hill station include idli, dosas, parathas, tandooris, vada pav etc. There are a number of restaurants in this region. A few popular ones are as follows.

Read More: CHIKALDHARA TOURISM FESTIVALS: A FEW IMPORTANT FACTS

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Igatpuri Map
  1. Tulsi Restaurant:

Cuisine Type: Indian.

Cost for one: Rs 200.

Hours of working: Not known.

  1. Rajdhani Restaurant:

Cuisine Type: Multi-cuisine.

Cost for one: Rs 100.

Hours of working: 11.00 am to 10.00 pm.

Also Read: TOP 10 HILL STATIONS IN THE WESTERN GHATS

]]> https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-igatpuri-hills/feed/ 0 Cuisine And Restaurant – Bhandardara https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-bhandardara/ https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-bhandardara/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:41:00 +0000 http://hillsofindia.com/?p=3529 Located along the Pravara River in the Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra is a scenic village called Bhandardara. This hamlet is located at a distance of about 185 km from Mumbai.  It is popular for its extreme natural beauty that includes beautiful waterfalls, magnificent mountains, and tranquil environment. And hence is a popular tourist hotspot. According to a myth this is the village where Shri Agasti Rishi was supposed to have meditated for one year. As for food the cuisine available in this scenic village is essentially “Maharashtrian”. Apart from the local cuisine there are other cuisines such North Indian and South Indian that are also popular. There are several restaurants available in this region. A few popular ones are as follows

Read More: CUISINE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Bhandardara Map
  1. Panchsheel:   

Cuisine Type: Indian.

Cost for one: Rs 550.

Hours of working: Not known.

  1. Coffee Dam Corner:

Cuisine Type: Cafe.

Cost for one: Rs 300.

Hours of working: Not known.

  1. Lake View Restaurant:

Cuisine Type: Indian.

Cost for one: Rs 400.

Hours of working: Not known.

Also Read: CUISINE AND RESTAURANT – PANHALA

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Read More: 9 EXTREMELY EXOTIC INDIAN HILL STATIONS

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Pachmarhi Map
  1. Nandavan Restaurant:

Cuisine Type: Indian.

Cost for one: Rs 40 to Rs 130.

Hours of working: 09.30 am to 11.00 pm.

  1. China Bowl:

Cuisine Type: Chinese.

Cost for one: Rs 70 to Rs 160.

Hours of working: 08.00 am to 03.00 pm. and 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm.

  1. Chunmun Cottage Restaurant:

Cuisine Type: Not known

Cost for one/two: Not known.

Hours of working: Not known.

  1. Jalaram Bhojanalaya:

Cuisine Type: Local cuisine.

Cost for one/two: Not known.

Hours of working: Not known.

  1. Chachana Bal Restaurant:

Cuisine Type: Not known.

Cost for one/two: Not known.

Hours of working: Not known.

Also Read: WHICH ARE THE MOST VISITED INDIAN HILL STATIONS OF 2017?

]]> https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-and-restaurant-pachmarhi-hills/feed/ 0 Cuisine Of Maharashtra https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-of-maharashtra/ https://hillsofindia.com/cuisine-of-maharashtra/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:39:16 +0000 http://hillsofindia.com/?p=3384 Maharashtra is a rare state in India that possesses a wide range in terms of cuisine. The cuisine of the locals i.e. Marathi people tends to range from spicy to very spicy. Crops such as wheat, jowar, rice, bajri, vegetables, and lentils form the basis of a typical Maharashtrian diet. People from the coastal Konkan region in the state are mainly seafood eaters and popular fishes in this region include Bombay Duck, Pomfret etc. Usually peanut oil or safflower oil is normally while cooking Maharashtrian food. However, depending on the type of food ghee i.e. clarified butter is also often used.

Read More: CUISINE AND RESTAURANT – MALSHEJ GHAT

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Maharashtra Map

The unique feature or what can also be termed as the USP i.e. Unique Selling Point of the state’s cuisine is the spices. So depending on the region, religion, and caste spices are used. And depending on the spices used the food can range mild to extremely spicy.  Another feature that is unique to the cuisine of this state is the wide range of delicacies that are available. The following are a few popular delicacies in this state according to type of food

The following are a few popular delicacies in this state according to type of food

  1. Meat and Poultry:
  2. Malvani Chicken: Is a typical Maharashtrian curry that originated from the Malvan region and hence the name of this delicacy. This curry is essentially coconut based and includes spices such as turmeric powder, garam masala powder, green chillies etc. This curry is normally spicy to taste.
  3. Kombdi Vade: Is a dish from Konkan region. This delicacy essentially is a deep fried flat bread prepared from rice and urid flour. It is usually served along with the Malvani chicken curry.
  4. Pandhra Rassa: Essentially is a mutton dish prepared from coconut milk. This delicacy is a gravy which is white in colour.
  5. Seafood and Curries eaten along with rice:
  6. Kolambi Pulao or Bhaat: Is essentially a rice delicacy in which fresh prawns (also known as shrimps) is cooked along with chilli, garlic, and basmati rice.
  7. Bombay Duck Fry: A popular fish dish. The fish is called Bombay Duck or Bombil. In this delicacy the fish is fried in chilli garlic paste, red chilli powder, masala powder, and rice flour.
  8. Kadhi: Is a type of curry that is prepared from a combination of buttermilk and chickpea flour (besan).
  9. Solkadhi: Is a type of soup/curry that is made from coconut milk and Kokum, which is a plant, called “Garcinia Indica”. This plant is popular in the Konkan region.
  10. Beverages and sweet/deserts:
  11. Kokum Sarbat: Is a form of juice made from the plant called Garcinia Indica.
  12. Puran Poli: Is a popular sweet delicacy. It consist of a buttery flat bread which is stuffed with jaggery, yellow gram dal, plain flour, cardamom powder, and ghee. It is usually prepared during festivals.
  13. Modak: Is a form of a sweet dumpling that is either steamed or fried. It is supposed to be Lord Ganesh’s favourite sweet and hence prepared as an offering to please the lord during the Ganesh festival held in August.
  14. Aamras: Which means Mango Juice is a popular form of sweet/desert. While sugar and at times milk used as additives.
  15. Shrikhand: Is sweetened yoghurt which is usually flavoured with saffron, cardamom, and charoli nuts. It is usually prepared during Maharashtrian New Year i.e. Gudi Padwa.
  16. Pedha: A popular sweet in the shape of a round ball that consists of a mixture of khoa, sugar, and saffron.
  17. Snacks/Street Food:
  18. Pohe: Popularly known as “Kande Pohe” is a snack made from flattened rice. This snack is often served to guests during teatime.
  19. Vada Pav: Is a very popular street food in this state. It consists of fried mashed potatoes which is sandwiched in between a pav i.e. bread bun made of wheat.

It is quite clear that Maharashtra as a state provides for a wide range of delicacies ranging from proper meals to snacks and sweet/deserts. With variety being the Unique Selling Point i.e. USP of the Maharashtrian cuisine. The choice between what to eat and what to avoid entirely depends upon you. So here is hoping that “the force of your choice will always be with you”.

Also Read: CUISINE AND RESTAURANT – IGATPURI HILLS

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