Nasik is among the fastest developing cities in India and is located in Western Maharashtra. The town’s name is said to come from the cut nose of the female demon ‘Shoorpanakha’. The people of Nasik predominantly enjoy a Maharashtrian cuisine. The street food also is a part of a hearty food culture. The food of Nasik also has shades of Rajasthani and Gujarati cooking with a hint of Khandesh. The growth of the city has also resulted in assimilation of cultures and various cuisines like Chinese, Continental, Italian and Mexican are also available in the hotels of Nasik today.

• Nasik Misal Pav: – Misal Pav is a signature dish of Western Maharashtra, especially Nasik. The dish consists of Pav bread, which is served with two gravies, one is a spicy curry and another chilli gravy called ‘Kutt.’ It is served with fried potato shreds. A very popular street food in Nasik!

• Danyachi Usal: – Danyachi Usal is a simple, but nutritious dish. Peanuts are boiled and then covered in a coconut based paste, which is made of coconut, ginger and green chillies. The seasoning is simple, as well with only salt and cumin seeds and is served hot.

• Makai Chivda: – Makai Chivda is a light snack made from corn or maize. Corn flakes are given a tasty avatar with this recipe. You can have a dish as simple or complex as you need. Chilli powder, peanuts and curry leaves are the staple ingredients and it is served with tea.

• Bharli Vangi: – Bharli Vangi is a famous side dish of this region, made to be eaten with Rotis, Parathas or even Pav bread. Small brinjals are stuffed with dry roasted crushed peanuts, which are spiced with chilli powder, coriander powder and oil. The dish is rich in nutrients and can be eaten for lunch or dinner.

• Amti: – Amti is a Maharashtrian version of dal with a special spice mixture called Goda Masala. The dal is prepared with yellow lentils and spiced with chillies, garam masala and curry leaves. The goda masala gives it a local flavour. Amti can be eaten as an appetizer or with Indian breads or even steamed rice.

• Padval Dalimbya: – Podval Dalimbya is a mouth-watering vegetable dish. It has a mélange of sweet, sour and hot. Split snake gourd and field beans are covered in coconut jaggery, salt and chilli powder. A seasoning of oil completes the dish. A popular side dish with Chapathis and rotis in this region and goes well with rice, as well.

• Ansa Phansachi Bhaji:- Ansa Phansachi Bhaji is a yummy, fruity treat from Nasik. Ripe mangoes, jackfruit and pineapple, are used to prepare this dish. The dish is sweetened by jaggery and tempered by red chillies and turmeric. It is a popular summer preparation and is available only during seasonal times.

• Nasik Batata Vada: – Batata Vada is a fried snack made with flour covering a spicy potato preparation. Nasik has its own variation of Batata Vada, and it is a popular street food, as well. The covering is made from gram flour and the potato preparation usually contains turmeric and salt. The vada is served with chutneys or even green chillies.

• Gulachi Poli: – Gulachi Poli looks similar to an Indian bread, but is actually a sweet dish. It is made from wheat flour, and it is filled with a sweet stuffing made out of gram flour, jaggery and peanuts. Gulachi Poli is typically made in the local households during local festivals and other occasions.

• Zunka Bhakri: – Zunka Bhakri is, traditionally, a side dish paired with rotis. It is made out of gram flour, which acts as a base and vegetables like onion, mustard seeds and ginger garlic are also added for flavour.