Authentic Maharashtrian Cuisine | Kolhapuri, Malvani, Konkan Food | State On A Plate Episode Ep 03
Maharashtrian food is so much more than just vada pav and misal. It’s a cuisine shaped by geography, seasons, communities, and years of history. In this episode of State On A Plate, we sit down with Abhishek Tulaskar, the owner of The Maratha Kitchen in Khar and Goregaon. It is one of the only restaurants that brings together dishes from across the different regions of the state. From the bold reputation of Kolhapuri food to the coastal comfort of Malvani curries, this episode looks at how diverse one state’s food can be. Regions like Konkan, Vidarbha, and Western Maharashtra all cook very differently, with their own ingredients, techniques, and flavours, yet they all come together under the same cuisine. But this conversation goes beyond just food. It’s about culture, class, and identity. Maharashtrian cooking has always been simple and resourceful, often called “peasant food”, but that’s exactly what gives it its depth and honesty, and what makes it so closely tied to its people. Abhishek talks about what this cuisine means to him personally, the dishes that remind him of home, and the people who shaped how he understands it. We also get into some of the biggest misconceptions, especially why Maharashtrian food often gets reduced to street food, when there’s so much more to it. _______________________________________________ Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 00:33 – What is Maharashtrian Cuisine? 02:09 – Spice Myth Busted 04:46 – Veg vs Non-Veg Culture 06:30 – Regional Diversity 07:05 – Kolhapuri Thali 10:20 – Farmer Food Origins 11:14 – Tasting Begins 12:14 – Thecha & Chutneys 15:49 – Rassa Experience 18:16 – Seafood & Agri Cuisine 19:20 – Street Food Story 20:51 – Festive Dishes 22:24 – Meat Specialties 25:57 – Unique Ingredients 28:53 – Forgotten Dishes 29:42 – What to Try First 31:02 – Veg Dishes Surprise 33:10 – Final Thoughts 33:53 – Outro _______________________________________________ Watch Best Food Series: State On A Plate Ep 1- https://youtu.be/du-XKz4T-Z4 State On A Plate Ep 2- https://youtu.be/bRdglJOkoog _______________________________________________ Business Enquiry- unstumbled@gmail.com ________________________________________________ Welcome to unstumbled - We bring you travel vlogs, honest food reviews, and destination guides with a focus on hidden gems and local experiences. Whether you’re planning your next holiday or love armchair travel, unstumbled offers a mix of affordable stays, offbeat places, and cultural insights to help you travel better and taste more. ________________________________________________ For more catch us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/unstumbled Snapchat- https://www.snapchat.com/@unstumbled Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Unstumbled #MaharashtrianFood #IndianFood #RegionalCuisine #FoodDocumentary #StateOnAPlate #VadaPav #MisalPav #KolhapuriFood #MalvaniFood #KonkanFood #IndianCuisine #FoodCulture #StreetFoodIndia #TraditionalFood #FoodExploration #IndianFoodLovers #DesiFood #AuthenticIndianFood #FoodStories #CulinaryJourney
