Authentic Cuisine
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Santra barfi
It is basically barfi (fudge) made with orange pulp and flavour into a condensed form. It is available in most of the sweet shops in Nagpur. Also known as Orange Barfi, it is creamy, tangy and sweet.
Patodi rassa
Patodi Rassa is a popular breakfast and lunch item in Nagpur. One can try it at most of the local eateries and local food stalls across the city. Patodi Rassa is made from besan (gram flour) and has a delicious hot and tangy red curry element prepared with a variety of spices. It is generally eaten with roti or bhakri.
Saoji Deli
Saoji food is very spicy and mostly non-vegetarian. The unique taste of Saoji dishes comes from special spices used in the food. Saoji cuisine offers delectable goat meat, chicken, prawns, fish and egg curries served with hot puffed up rotis (bread) and boiled rice. These dishes are usually prepared by people of the Halba Koshti community.
Tarri Poha
A trip to Nagpur would be incomplete without tasting the iconic Tarri Poha. Poha is a staple breakfast in Nagpur and is enjoyed along with ‘tarri’ poured on it. Tarri is a spicy curry made out of chana (Bengal gram). Tarri Poha is a textural delight with its soft rolled rice, tangy tomato, crunchy onions, peanuts, an
Pithla Bhakri
Pitla bhakri is a rural dish of Nagpur and is mainly popular among farmers and folk. It is a typical Maharashtrian dish. It is prepared from powdered Dal forming a pasty dish which is Pitla. Pitla is mainly served with a special bread made from either Jowar or Bajra flour and is called Bhakri.
Biryani and Kebab
There are a few areas in Nagpur that are home to the city’s Muslim population and this has left a vast influence on the city’s food. Various food joints serve lip-smacking Mughlai food, Biryani and Kebab being the favourite among them. Spicy and well-marinated, they are simply divine.
