Here's a catering menu card specifically tailored for a Maharashtrian Cuisine theme, designed to highlight the rich flavors and traditional dishes of Maharashtra.
Feel free to adjust the dishes or presentation based on your actual offerings.
Appetizers
Begin your feast with traditional and mouthwatering starters.
- Kothimbir Vadi
Steamed gram flour and cilantro fritters, served with spicy chutney.
- Sabudana Khichdi
A warm, fragrant dish of tapioca pearls, peanuts, and mild spices – perfect for any occasion.
- Pav Bhaji
Mashed spiced vegetables served with soft buttered pav (bread rolls), a Mumbai street food classic.
- Batata Vada
Crispy potato fritters stuffed with spicy filling, served with green chutney and tamarind sauce.
Main Courses
Enjoy the rich and hearty flavours of Maharashtra's traditional dishes.
- Puran Poli
Soft, sweet flatbread stuffed with a mixture of jaggery and chana dal, served with a dollop of ghee.
- Zunka Bhakar
A savoury combination of spicy chickpea flour (zunka) served with rustic millet bread (bhakar), a true rural delight.
- Maharashtrian Varan Bhath
A simple yet flavourful dal, served with rice and a generous spoonful of ghee.
- Sol Kadhi
A refreshing drink made with kokum and coconut milk, perfect to cleanse the palate.
- Sabji Thali
A traditional vegetable medley prepared with regional spices, served with hot chapati or puri.
- Alu Wadi
Taro leaves stuffed with spiced gram flour, steamed, and then sliced into bite-sized pieces – a unique Maharashtrian delicacy.
- Fish Curry (Malvani Style)
Fresh fish cooked in a tangy and spicy coconut-based Malvani gravy, served with steamed rice.
Rice & Bread
Essential accompaniments to complete your meal
- Shev Bhakri
A Maharashtrian flatbread made with sesame seeds and spiced flour, served with ghee.
- Masale Bhaat
Spiced rice cooked with vegetables, peas, and aromatic garam masala, served with raita.
- Maharashtrian Varan Bhath
A simple yet flavourful dal, served with rice and a generous spoonful of ghee.
- Thalipeeth
A multi-grain flatbread, often served with yogurt and pickle, loaded with flavors from cumin, ajwain, and sesame seeds.
- Tandul Rice
Steamed white rice, served with a variety of curries and dals.
Side Dishes
Add a burst of flavour with these traditional Maharashtrian sides
- Pitla
A spiced gram flour curry that pairs wonderfully with bhakri or rice.
- Kadhi
A yogurt-based curry with a touch of sweetness and spice, best enjoyed with hot rice.
- Methi Thepla
A fenugreek-infused flatbread, perfect with pickles and yogurt.
Desserts
Finish your meal with delectable Maharashtrian sweets
- Ukadiche Modak (Steamed)
A sweet dumpling filled with a coconut-jaggery mixture, perfect for festive celebrations
- Basundi
A rich and creamy condensed milk dessert, garnished with cardamom and saffron.
- Angoor malai/ Ras malai
It consists of soft, spongy milk-based dumplings (made from chenna, a type of fresh cheese) that are soaked in sweetened, flavored milk infused with cardamom, saffron, and sometimes rosewater. The dumplings absorb the aromatic milk, becoming even more tender and creamy, making every bite melt in your mouth.Topped with finely chopped pistachios, almonds, or saffron strands, Rasmalai offers a perfect balance of sweetness, richness, and refreshing creaminess. It is often served chilled, making it the ideal dessert for special occasions like weddings, festivals, and celebrations. This indulgent treat is a true representation of Indian desserts, blending fluffy and creamy textures with fragrant spices, offering a sensory experience that’s both satisfying and divine
- Ladoo
the delicious, melt-in-your-mouth Besan Laddoos! They're a beloved Indian sweet made from gram flour (besan), sugar, and ghee. Perfect for celebrations or just to satisfy your sweet cravings.