What is the famous dish of Pune?

 Pune is famous for khavayye giri (foody). In morning 7 AM you will get lots of stalls of famous Kanda poha, upma, sabudana khichadi, misal pav even south indian dishes like Idli, Dosa all over in main areas of Pune.

Famous dishes of Punekar’s which you dont have to miss whenever you are visiting this historic city are as follows:

• Misal Pav: It is the state’s signature dish, which is served along with pav bread, combined with two types of curries. One curry type is spicy, while another is specially cooked green curry. At times, potato fries also accompanies the dish, to make it the most popular of all street foods available here in Pune.

• Bakarwadi

• Kanda Poha: A tasty snack made of puffed rice. It is also served mainly during breakfast. People love to have it with tea.

• Mastani - milk based liquid with fresh fruit pulp (custard Apple) with a scoop of ice cream containing fruit.

• Bhajaniche Thalipeeth - Thalipeeth is a type of savoury multi-grain pancake popular in Western India. It is a special Maharashtrian dish. The dough is prepared from a special flour made from roasted tapioca(sabudana), Rajgira (Amaranth), coriander seeds, cumin seeds, wheat, and rice. Onion, fresh coriander and other vegetables and spices are added when kneading the dough.

• Various types of Bhaji (Pakodas)- You can get verious types of mouth watering bhajiya at one stop, you can order mix bhaji (Pakodas), or what you like to it in a single plate also option with pav (Bread) and without pav. Types are kanda bhaji, palak bhaji, batata bhaji, mirchi bhaji, bread pakoda, and Even Mumbai Pune famous wada pav.

• Bharli Vangi: A famous side dish of this region which is cooked with small brinjals and crushed peanuts. It is a bit spicy preparation as chili powder is one of the main ingredients. A favorite side dish of the locals who eat it with rotis and naan.

• Ukadiche Modak- Very unique and special Maharashtrian delicacy which is prepared on the occasion of Ganesh festival. Sweet coconut filling in nice and soft rice flour coating tastes just amazing.

• S.P.D.P aka Shev Potato Dahi Puri also called as Shev Dahi Batata Puri - Have you heard of the abbreviation S.P.D.P before? Well if you are from Pune or have lived in Pune for a while you are sure to know what I am talking about. It's the most popular dish in the most popular cafe in Pune. The dish is Sev Potato Dahi Puri , a tantalising combo of crisp puris filled with boiled potato, beaten yogurt, sweet and sour tamarind chutney, hot chilly and mint sauce, finely chopped onions and tomatoes all topped with more yogurt and crispy sev. In short it is heavenly.

• Varan Baath: -Varan Baath is a famous dish all across Maharashtra and so is in Pune. Varan is basically yellow dal, which is made with green chillies, water, oil and spices. This dal is light weighted and is best eaten with rice. Many people have omelette or sometimes fish fry with this combination of rice and dal to add some taste. So, if you want to eat true Marathi cuisine then have this dal and rice!

Edit 1: Some more famous dishes in Pune.

1. Sabudana Khichadi:

2. Matki bhel

Hope you all tried these mouth watering dishes.

What is the best food to taste in Mangalore?

 When it comes to food, Mangalore ROCKS. There are excellent dines where the following food is available and you have to try it without fail if you ever visit Mangalore.

1. Buns: It is a very popular breakfast made of Maida in a unique way and fried in hot coconut oil. It is served with sambar and chutney.

2. Neer dosa: It is another popular breakfast of coastal Karnataka. It is made of rice flour. It is served with curry and chutney. The dosa has a thin and white texture.

3. Golibaje: It is another breakfast prepared from Maida. It is available in all hotels across coastal Karnataka. It is served with chutney. This is usually an evening snack in Mangalore.

4) Parfait: This is one of the most delicious ice cream available in Ideal ice cream or Pabba’s ice cream parlor in Lal Bagh. It is must try for sure.

5)Kori rotti: This is one of the best lunch items that you can find in Mangalore. It is a coastal chicken curry along with rice roti. Rice roti is crisp and is crushed to mix well with the chicken curry.

What are the best street foods you have tasted in India and where?

 Welcome to my city, Hyderabad, it has some great street food to eat. Only thing, if you want to experience the street food and drinks in Hyderabad, you need to get out of that Hi-Tech City-Jubilee Hills area, that is too sanitized and sterile. You experience the best in older areas of Hyderabad like the Old City, or Secunderabad or Chikkadpally.

Well I guess the Hyderabad Biryani must have been discussed ad nauesam, but I would not exactly count it as a street food sort, though of lot you have dime a dozen Biryani outlets popping up all over the place. Anyway here are some.

Lukhmi

Sort of square shaped samosa, filled with mutton keema inside. You get this at most Irani cafes.

Dilkhush

Bread stuffed with cherries and other fruit fillings.

Chota Samosa

Small triangular samosas stuffed with onions, generally taken as a tea time snack.

Osmania Biscuits

Named after the last Nizam of Hyderabad, usually taken along with the Irani Chai.

Karachi Bakery Fruit Biscuits

So named after the popular bakery outlet, Karachi Bakeries in Hyderabad, pretty crisp.

Salt Biscuits,

Hyderabadi Haleem

Mostly served during Ramzan time, it has a chicken and mutton version. Of late there are vegetarian versions too.

Hyderabadi Marag

Kind of thick mutton soup served as starter.

Hyderabadi Falooda

Somewhat different from the other Faluda, made with kulfi, rose syrup, basil seeds and tapioca.

Double ka meetha

What food should every tourist visiting South India try?

 When you are visiting Tamil Nadu you should definitely try these items

1.Idli : First thing to try is our Idli. Well you can get idli in other south indian states too but the batter composition is different in Tamil Nadu and it is too soft, spongy and bright white compared to other state. We used to call it as Malligai Poo Idly (Jasmine idly) because of its colour and softness.

2. Idiyappam with Coconut Milk : You can even add a pinch of cardamom to the cocount milk if you prefer.

3. Ven Pongal with Medhu Vadai : Another most popular breakfast in Tamil Nadu.

4. Full Meals : While travelling in Tamil Nadu you should not miss our full meals. Number of dishes and currys may differ depending upon the place and the restaurant.

5. Dindugal Briyani : Contender from our state for the Briyani competition. Contrary to the basmati rice we use Seeraga Samba which is comparitively small and adds a special taste to the briyani. Another difference is its colour. A typical Dindugal briyani will be brown in color.

Some other traditional dishes to try

6. Adai Aviyal :

7. Asoka Halwa : Made from Moong Dal. Try this in Tiruvaiyaru for authentic taste.

8. Paal Paniyaaram :

9. Vaazhaipoo Vadai :

10: Maangai Pachadi : A sweet dish made from Mangoes. Some used to add Neem flower to enhance its taste.

11: Ilaneer Payasam : Gheer made from tender coconut

12. Kambu Koozh :

Which food do you always eat as soon as you reach Amritsar?

 As soon as I reach Amritsar, I am going to eat all these things that are shown in the list below :-

• Lassi.

Where :- Gian Di Lassi, Amritsar.

When we think of Amritsar, we think of Golden Temple, kulchas and lassi. The lassi at Gian Di Lassi was the best. It was made from using the fresh curd, malai (cream) and white butter, topped with their special peda. The taste was really delicious and it was thick as well.

• Chhole Kulche.

Where :- Kulcha Land, Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar.

When in Amritsar, you simply cannot miss the Kulchas and that too of Kulcha Land. The taste of the Kulcha is quite good and the service at this place was top notch. The price per plate is Rs.40/-

• Langar ka Prasad.

Where :- Golden Temple, Amritsar.

Sikhs believe that no one should suffer from hunger. They opened a free 24/7 kitchen that serves anyone regardless of religion, gender or race. They all sit and share a meal together.

• Poori, Chhole and Aloo ki Sabji.

Where :- Kanha Sweets, Dayanand Nagar, Amritsar.

One of the best breakfast to have in the morning when you are in Amritsar. Pooris are fried in desi ghee.

• Makke Di Roti and Sarson Da Saag.

Where :- Bharawan Da Dhaba, Town Hall, Amritsar.

The legendary Makke Di Roti and Sarson Da Saag is cooked till infinity in huge amounts of ghee which makes the dish so delicious that you would lick the slightest amount left behind on the serving bowl. When you are in Amritsar, you simply cannot miss this out. It's totally heaven.

• Chhole and Aloo Poori.

Where :- Bharawan Da Dhaba, Town Hall, Amritsar.

• Amritsari Kulcha Thali.

Where :- Bharawan Da Dhaba, Town Hall, Amritsar.

It's mandatory to visit Bharawan Da Dhaba. You simply cannot miss this out. The Amritsari Kulcha Thali with 2 Amritsari Kulcha, chhole and raita is at the front of you.

• Desi Ghee wale Amritsari Kulche.

Where :- Pehalwan Kulcha Shop, Amritsar.

The Kulcha at Pehalwan Kulcha Shop is made with Desi Ghee. The chhole was also spicy and tangy as compared to Bharawan Da Dhaba chhole.

• Paratha Thali.

Where :- Bharawan Da Dhaba, Town Hall, Amritsar.

Try Paratha Thali in dinner at Bharawan Da Dhaba. A tad less butter would have enhanced the taste. Nevertheless it is too delicious. Dal Makhani in the thali is the best.

• Plain Lassi.

Where :- Ahuja Milk Bhandar, Amritsar.

One of the best plain, sweet and thick lassi in Amritsar. Thick lassi topped only with malai of milk.

• Amritsari Special Thali.

Where :- Bharawan Da Dhaba, Town Hall, Amritsar.

A big thali with Dal Makhani, Rajma, Kadhai Paneer, Raita, Salad and Paratha made in Desi Ghee.

• Roasted Chicken.

Where :- Beera Chicken, Majitha Road, Amritsar.

The roasted chicken served with onion, lemon and green chutney blew away the mind. Chaat masala sprinkled on the roasted chicken. The overall texture was crisp juicy.

• Mutton Chaap.

Where :- Surjit Food Plaza, Lawrence Road, Amritsar.

One of the best mutton Chaap that I ever had. Minced meat ground with whole species and finely chopped onions with green chutney. Bound perfectly and swallow fried. Green chutney made with coriander leaves, mint, lime, chilli paste and salt. The meat was fried in desi ghee.

• Amritsari Fish.

Where :- Pehalwan Fish, Amritsar.

A half fillet of Singhara (a fatty river catfish). Scored to remove bones and fried whole, till the skin gets crisp. A very thin batter is an Amritsar speciality. With accompanying mint chutney and salad. A sprinkle of masala, some lime and a side of our specially baked fermented Amritsari Kulcha elevates to the next level. The price for 250 grams is Rs.200/- (depends on the variable rate of fish).

Pehalwan Fish is located just outside the Katra Sher Singh exit from Golden Temple.

• Amritsari Fish.

Where :- Makhan Fish Corner, Majitha Road, Amritsar.

Plate if Amritsari Fish fry with Mayo Sauce and green chutney. This was so good in taste. Soft fresh water fish (Sole) better fried perfectly crispy paired along with mayo and a bit of mint and coriander chutney with the generous squeeze of lemon. Fish sprinkled with chaat masala.

Makhan Fish Corner is one of the oldest fish shop in Amritsar, since 1962.

• Amritsari Non-Vegetarian Thali.

Where :- Friends Dhaba, Amritsar.

A full plate served with tandoori roti, spicy chicken curry and egg curry, rice, raita. The thali is one of the tastiest non-vegetarian thali that I had in Amritsar.

• Lachha Paratha Thali.

Where :- Kesar Da Dhaba, Guru Bazar Road, Amritsar.

Every items in the thali i.e. Lachha Paratha, Dal Makhani and Paneer ki Sabji are prepared in the desi ghee. No one can match the deliciousness of this thali.

Kesar Da Dhaba is more than 100 years old Dhaba in Amritsar.

• Ajwain Paratha Thali.

Where :- Kesar Da Dhaba, Guru Bazar Road, Amritsar.

One of the best Ajwain Paratha Thali from Kesar Da Dhaba. Ajwain Paratha served with saag, desi ghee dal tadka, raita, chhole and salad. One of the must try thali.

• Phirni.

Where :- Kesar Da Dhaba, Guru Bazar Road, Amritsar.

The legendary Kesar Da Dhaba Phirni prepared at the time of Eid festival, celebrated by Muslims.

• Keshariya Lassi.

Where :- Ahuja Milk Bhandar, Amritsar.

This is really the best lassi topped with malai and mixed with saffron, the most expensive spice in the world. A must try lassi when you visit Amritsar.

• Special Tawa Pulao.

Where :- Surjit Food Plaza, Lawrence Road, Amritsar.

Tawa Pulao made with butter and tadka on tawa, sprinkled with different masala species and gravy. It is served on a plate with coriander leaves, onions.

• Ghevar.

Where :- Ahuja Milk Bhandar, Amritsar.

A disc-shaped sweet cake made with maida (refined wheat flour) and soaked in sugar syrup. Silver leaves (chandi ka vark) placed on the top to make it look more attractive, pistachios spread from the above.

• Phirni.

Where :- Ahuja Milk Bhandar, Amritsar.

A pudding made from the boiling milk, sugar and rice served with dry fruits and nuts. It is usually consumed as a dessert after the heavy meal. Served with silver leaves (chandi ka vark) placed on the top to make it look more attractive.

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• Only some of the pictures are self-clicked during first visit to Amritsar.