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Explore Nagpur's vibrant culinary tapestry, heavily influenced by the Vidarbha region. At the centre of this culinary adventure lies Saoji cuisine renowned for its robust spices. Saoji Chicken, Mutton Curry and Egg Curry dishes should all be sampled for their distinct combinations of cloves, cinnamon cardamom black pepper and poppy seeds that tantalise your senses!
Start your day right by tasting Tarri Poha, one of Nagpuri's classic breakfast dishes. This delight includes flattened rice cooked with onions, tomatoes, and an aromatic blend of spices; enhanced further with the generous drizzle of spicy and aromatic curry drizzling over everything - often garnished with crunchy chickpea noodles (sev) or finely chopped onions to provide a perfect blend of textures and tastes!
Discover Nagpur's culinary tradition through Patodi, a classic Maharashtrian dish. This delectable treat combines gram flour with various spices for an irresistibly tasty combination that is then steamed, cut into squares, and served alongside an aromatic curry featuring peanuts, sesame seeds, and grated coconut.
Nagpur's street food scene wouldn't be complete without the legendary samosas. These deep-fried triangular pastries are famously filled with an irresistibly spicy mixture of potatoes, peas, and fragrant spices for an irresistibly flavourful snack! Enjoy it alongside some tarty chutney for the optimal combination of tastes. Kachoris are equally appealing; round deep-fried pastries filled with spiced lentils onions aromatic ingredients--such as spiced lentils--served alongside either tamarind or mint chutney as an accompaniment.
Matka Roti: A Vidarbha Region Delight in the rich flavours of Vidarbha region with Matka Roti, an aromatic Indian bread made with either jowar (sorghum) or wheat flour that's expertly rolled into thick discs before being expertly cooked on a griddle - perfect for pairing with spicy curries or vegetables!
Take part in Nagpur's street food culture with Varhadi Aloo Bonda, an irresistible street snack composed of mashed potatoes blended with onions, coriander and an array of spices before being coated in gram flour batter and deep-fried until golden crisp. Enjoy it accompanied by mint or tamarind chutney as an irresistible treat.
Nagpur comes alive during monsoon season with the warm and satisfying flavours of Bhutte Ka Kees, which features grated corn cooked with spices, milk and grated coconut for a satisfying dish that goes perfectly with tea to provide welcome respite from rain showers.
End your culinary adventure on an indulgent note with Nagpur Orange Burfi, an irresistibly delectable treat made from this city's prized oranges. This delectable treat combines orange pulp with sugar, milk and ghee - finished off by garnishing of pistachios or almonds for an irresistibly tasty experience that captures all the flavour of Nagpur's signature fruit!
Cap off your culinary experience with two sweet delights that will leave an indelible memory: Jalebi (deep-fried spiral-shaped delight in sugar syrup) and Rabdi (creamy, sweetened milk infused with cardamom and saffron for an unforgettable dessert experience).
Nagpur, known as "Orange City," takes great pride in its succulent and aromatic oranges, harvested annually between December and March and renowned for their flavour and fragrance. Produced as both an export product as well as major producer for local consumption, these oranges form part of Nagpur's unique identity and become one of the main draws of tourism to this vibrant city.
