RCI Maharashtra: Round Up Part I

Welcome to the round-up of Regional Cuisines of India: Maharashtrian Cuisine event! We have one hundred and forty three dishes that have been sent in from all corners of the Indian food blog world. I am so touched by the overwhelming and enthusiastic response to this event! Many thanks to Lakshmi K for coming up with the idea of exploring the regional cuisines of India, and for giving me this opportunity to play host this month. Some of the entries have been sent in by people who know and love Maharashtrian cuisine, and who are generous enough to share beloved family recipes. Some of them represent forays into trying something new and unfamiliar, and enjoying the similarities and differences of Maharashtrian cuisine with the other cuisines of India. You can expect to read about fond memories, learn more about Maharashtra, find new recipes to try and feast your eyes on some gorgeous food photography to top it off!

In an attempt to make this round-up a useful resource for anyone exploring Maharashtrian cuisine, I have divided the entries into different categories that will be presented in three parts. My usual round-ups are quite verbose, but I promise that these are going to be visual feasts instead!
Today, Part I starts off whetting our appetites with some snacks and light meals, and then we embark on two day-trips: one to the busy cities for some spicy street food, immediately contrasted by a trip to the rural countryside for some earthy fare.

Any plagiarizers lurking around, be warned! All pictures are the sole property of the bloggers who sent them in as entries. Do not copy!

Sweet and savory snacks are often made in large quantities and kept at hand, to be served at tea-time, offered to guests and packed into lunch-boxes as a treat. These snacks are especially made and shared during the festival of Diwali.

Madhur Chivda: Anjali of Anna Parabrahma


Bhakarwadi: Asha of Foodie's Hope


Bakarwadi: Kolhapuri style: Nupur of One Hot Stove


Besan Laadu: Aarti of Aarti's Corner


Lonavala Chikki: Anjali of Anna Parabrahma


Pantry staples can be creatively turned into dozens of heavy snacks and light meals. These are very versatile dishes; they can be enjoyed as light one-dish meals, or served at brunch or tea-time.

Sabudana Wada: Tee of Bhaatukli


Homeopathic Wadas: Bhags of Crazy Curry


Sabudana Vada: Hima of SnackORama


Khekhda Bhaji: Aarti of Aarti's Corner


Kothimbir Wadi: Meena of Memories of My Mom's Kitchen


Suralichi Wadi: Anupama of Food 'N More


Funke/ Waffole: Aarti of Aarti's Corner


Ratalyache Pohe: Bee and Jai of Jugalbandi


Poha Series: G V Barve of Add Flavor


Sabudana Khichadi: Manasi of A Cook At Heart


Sago Medley: Mandira of Ahaar


Sabudana Khichdi: Sailu of Sailu's Food


Upma: Aarti of Aarti's Corner


Gavhachya Saalacha Upma: Madhuli of My Foodcourt


Vari Tandoolachi Khichdi: Trupti of The Spice Who Loved Me


Pavacha Upma: G V Barve of Add Flavor


Thalipeeth-Raita: Sia of Spice Corner


Thalipeeth: G V Barve of Add Flavor


Sabudana Thalipeeth: Manasi of A Cook At Heart


Street Food is as spicy, colorful and alluring as the Bollywood movies themselves! Here are ways to recreate this delicious pop culture at home.

Bhel-Puri: Prema of My Cookbook


Aloo Tikki: Vani of Batasari


Utterly Butterly Delicious Pav: Jai and Bee of Jugalbandi


Vada Pav: Aarti of Aarti's Corner


Vada Paav: Nav of Memories and Meals


Misal Pav: Pooja of Khana Pina


From the bright lights and the buzz of the city, we go to the rural countryside which brings us its own earthy humble fare.

Pithla: Madhuli of My Foodcourt


Pithla-Bhakri: Swapna of Swad


Full-fledged Maharashtrian Meal: Priyanka of Lajawaab


Simple Summer Meal: G V Barve of Add Flavor


Rustic Maharashtrian Thali: Mahek of Love 4 Cooking


A spin on the farmer's lunch: evolvingtastes of Evolving Tastes


I will be back with some components of the main meal. See you then!