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CUISINE |
Food
Pune, the seat of the Peshwas has retained its traditional cuisine and a special Pune meal
would consist of Puran Poli (a sweet paratha with pulses/dal) Amti (masala dal), Pithla
Bhakri (a masala chickpea gravy with a stiff 'roti'), Varan Bhat (dal and rice), Matki Ki
Usal (masala sprouts), Thali pith (a spicy chickpea based pancake) and Alu chi Vadi
(steamed and fried, sweet n' spicy leaves).
Bhakar Vadi (spicy crusty savoury) and Missal Pav (spicy mixture of
onions, chilly and small savoury items, with bread) are some of the most
delectable snacks. For those with a sweet tooth, Pune offers its Shrikhand
(a burnt milk delicacy) and the seasonal Amras Puri (thick mango juice
with fried 'puris') complete the traditional Maharashtrian
feast
