Varan Bhaat
This amazing delicacy is the simplest yet another sinful affair in Mumbai. Boiled Toor Dal is tempered with Ghee, Cumin Powder and Turmeric and then served with Steaming Hot Rice or Bhaat. This magical dish is light on appetite and great on taste.
Modak
Available only at Ganesh Festival, this special Sweet is not just loved by Mumbaikars, but also cherished by Lord Ganesha. Milk, Coconut, Wheat flour and Jaggery are its key ingredients that are used to produce to this lip-smacking sweet.
Falooda
To relive the scorching heat and humidity of Mumbai, Mumbaikars love to relish this Persion Dessert. Perfect combination of Falooda (Vermicelli mixed with Milk) Ice-Creams, a bit of Rose Syrup and Basil Seeds topped with loads of Almonds and Pistachios. Can you afford to resist it? Never!.
Gujarati Thalis
Perfect for the ones with a huge appetite and love an interesting combination of sweet-spicy food The variety in the Thali will squeeze your mind from where to start with. Three types of Farsan, two types of Vegetables, two types of Lentils, a basket of Bread, two Puris, Dal and Kadhi, two kinds of Rice and two Desserts are the core ingredients of this Thalli. Wondering what’s more left with?
South Indian Tiffins (Vadas and Idlis)
‘Tiffin’ as a word is derived from an Era of British rule in India which basically mean a light munching between meals. Mumbai is a blessed city with the availability of South Indian Tiffins after almost every 500 metres. Coconut Chutney and Hot Spicy Sambar accompanies Steamed Soft Idlis or Crispy Fried Vadas to treat your taste-buds aesthetically.
Mutton Sukka
This Malvani–Style Mutton Dish serves you a tender Meat teamed up with Malvani Masala and Red Chilles. From Rice Flour Pancakes to Wheat Chapattis, it goes hand-in-hand with each of them to give you exotic flavours.
Kebabs
Kebabs like Gurda (Kidney) and Kaleji (Heart) tops the chart in terms of uniqueness which is introduced by Bohri Muslim Community in Mumbai. Served with freshly sliced Onions, this Charcoal-Grilled Recipe is served with a tinge of Fresh Lime Juice to bloat your taste-buds into flavours.
Zunka Bhakar
This common man’s best food in Mumbai is available is everywhere within Maharashtra. Not priced more than Rs. 10, it is prepared with chopped Onions tempered with Kadipatta Leaves, Chickpeas Flour and Mustard Seeds. Accompany it with a Roti or a Jower Bhakri to enjoy a ‘wholesome’ meal
Samosa
One of the best Tea accompaniment, Samosa are most loved during rainy seasons. Spiced Potatoes within the crispy layer of it are when savour with Tamarind Chutney along, gives a heavenly flavour. And you won’t regret grabbing some extra calories with this triangle-shaped savory. Best snack of Mumbai, indeed.
Pav Bhaji
Mashed steamed mixed Vegetables when mingles with slabs of Butter and some Hot-Spices, this fusion is turned out ‘Bhaji’. Served with Pav, this delicacy is available at almost every by-lane in Mumbai and people across country visit Mumbai to relish this extra-ordinary delight.
