Mumbai

Mashed vegetables griddled with butter and bhaji masala.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Veg

Puffed rice tossed with three chutneys, assembled to order.

40 min · Serves 2 · Veg

Bombay duck in rava, shallow fried till shattering.

1 hr · Serves 2 · Non-veg

A classic Maharashtrian breakfast of flattened rice tempered with onions and turmeric.

30 min · Serves 2 · Veg

A spicy, coconut-based coastal curry featuring the unique tang of Kokum.

50 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Sprouted moth bean curry topped with crunchy farsan, served with buttery bread.

1 hr 10 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Crispy, semolina-crusted shallow-fried lizardfish, a Mumbai Koli specialty.

40 min · Serves 3 · Non-veg

A rustic, dry gram flour preparation served with unleavened sorghum flatbread.

40 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Spicy, deep-fried prawns originating from the Koli fishing community.

45 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Small brinjals stuffed with a nutty, spicy peanut and coconut masala.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Veg

A rich Parsi Sunday staple combining mutton, four types of lentils, and vegetables.

2 hr 10 min · Serves 6 · Non-veg

A nutritious multi-grain savory pancake flavored with onions and spices.

35 min · Serves 4 · Veg

The ultimate Mumbai street food: spiced potato fritter in a bread roll.

1 hr · Serves 6 · Veg

Simple, comforting yellow lentils served over steamed rice with ghee.

35 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Sweet flatbread stuffed with a fragrant mixture of chana dal and jaggery.

1 hr 30 min · Serves 8 · Veg

A pink, cooling digestive drink made from coconut milk and kokum fruit.

25 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Steamed rice flour dumplings filled with sweet coconut and jaggery.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Veg

A popular fasting dish made from pearls of sago, peanuts, and chilies.

8 hr 15 min · Serves 2 · Veg

Savory steamed and fried cakes made from fresh coriander and gram flour.

45 min · Serves 4 · Veg

The quintessential Mumbai street sandwich with vibrant mint chutney.

30 min · Serves 2 · Veg

A fiery, thin red mutton curry from the Kolhapur region.

1 hr 30 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

A tangy and sweet sprouted field bean curry with coconut.

40 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A simple, sweet and spicy potato dry vegetable found in Mumbai's Gujarati homes.

35 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A tangy, sweet, and spicy tempered pigeon pea dal using goda masala.

40 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Deep-fried multigrain fluffy breads typical of the Konkan coast.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Veg

A classic Parsi meat gravy topped with crunchy potato matchsticks.

1 hr 30 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Clams cooked in a fiery coconut and Koli masala base.

1 hr 5 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

A fragrant ivy gourd and eggplant spiced rice traditionally served at weddings.

50 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Steamed and fried colocasia leaf rolls with a tangy gram flour stuffing.

1 hr 10 min · Serves 6 · Veg

The ultimate street food: potato patties topped with white pea curry.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Spicy, creamy Parsi-style scrambled eggs that never dry out.

20 min · Serves 2 · Veg

Smoked eggplant mash flavored with spring onions and peanuts.

40 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A thick, creamy drink made from shrikhand and buttermilk.

10 min · Serves 2 · Veg

A square-folded paratha stuffed with spiced minced meat and egg.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Non-veg

A creamy, nutty coastal gravy made with tender cashews.

45 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A pungent, spicy preserved pickle made with dried Bombay Duck.

55 min · Serves 15 · Non-veg

Paper-thin savory lentil crepes steamed between banana leaves.

2 hrs 30 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Mackerel cooked in a spicy, thin Konkani red gravy.

40 min · Serves 3 · Non-veg

A refreshing Maharashtrian cucumber salad with peanuts and lemon.

20 min · Serves 4 · Veg

The quintessential Mumbai breakfast of spiced minced mutton and buttery bread.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Non-veg

A soothing, savory porridge-like breakfast made from rice flour.

25 min · Serves 2 · Veg

Rich, thickened sweetened milk flavored with nutmeg and nuts.

1 hr 25 min · Serves 6 · Veg

The spicy, oily 'cut' or gravy served atop sprouted pulses.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A fiery, garlicky crab curry native to the Koli fishing community of Mumbai.

55 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

The quintessential beachside snack featuring puffed rice and tangy chutneys.

40 min · Serves 2 · Veg

A traditional Maharashtrian sprouted field bean curry with coconut.

24 hr 35 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A bright red, thin mutton broth known for its heat and depth of flavor.

1 hr 30 min · Serves 6 · Non-veg

Pomfret coated in green chutney and steamed inside banana leaves.

50 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

A simple, tempered potato dish prepared specifically for fasting days.

30 min · Serves 3 · Veg

Street-style rice tossed on a flat griddle with Pav Bhaji spices.

40 min · Serves 2 · Veg

A thick, creamy dessert made from hung curd flavored with saffron.

8 hr 5 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Fried coriander cakes submerged in a spicy, thin Maharashtrian gravy.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A legendary, extremely spicy chicken curry from the Vidarbha region.

1 hr 40 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

A rustic, thick gram flour slurry that is a staple farmer's meal.

30 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Semolina-crusted seasonal fish shallow fried to a perfect crunch.

30 min · Serves 2 · Non-veg

Nutritious sprouted moth bean stir-fry with a coconut-spice base.

40 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Spicy curry topped with thick gram flour noodles, a Jalgaon specialty.

50 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A semi-dry, tangy vegetable stir-fry common in Mumbai restaurants.

35 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Ridge gourd cooked with chana dal and traditional spices.

40 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A seasonal variation of Shrikhand made with Alphonso mango pulp.

12 hours 15 min · Serves 6 · Veg

A refreshing, cooling summer drink made from dried kokum berries.

4 hours 10 min · Serves 8 · Veg

A traditional Maharashtrian 'pickle' style mutton preparation.

1 hour 30 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

The ultimate street-style icy treat flavored with jamun and spices.

25 min · Serves 2 · Veg

Kingfish steaks coated in a fiery, unique Koli masala blend and semolina.

35 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Lacy, soft, gluten-free rice crepes from the coastal Konkan region.

4 hr 20 min · Serves 4 · Veg

The iconic Mumbai street roll with juicy meat and tangy masala.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Crispy, jagged onion fritters served at Mumbai railway stations.

35 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Sweet and sour fermented pancakes flavored with cucumber or buttermilk.

8 hours 20 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A signature bottle-masala based curry from Mumbai's East Indian community.

1 hour 30 min · Serves 4-6 · Non-veg

Sweet colostrum milk pudding steamed with cardamom and nutmeg.

40 min · Serves 6 · Veg

Simple seasonal stir-fry of flat green beans with fresh coconut.

35 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Paper-thin sheets of cornflour halwa, a legendary Mumbai sweet.

40 min plus 4 hours drying · Serves 8 · Veg

A white-style biryani with a distinct Konkan coast spice profile.

2 hr · Serves 6 · Non-veg

Large green chillies stuffed with a savory peanut and spice mix.

35 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Red amaranth stir-fry with garlic and crushed peanuts.

25 min · Serves 3 · Veg

Street-style rice tossed with spicy chicken on a flat griddle.

45 min · Serves 3 · Non-veg

Spongy, savory gram flour cakes with a sweet and sour tempering.

35 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A delicate, white mutton broth enriched with coconut milk and spices.

1 hr 20 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Thickened milk flavored with nuts and saffron, served cold or hot.

45 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Coarse and spicy dry peanut chutney, a staple in every Maharashtrian home.

20 min · Serves 10 · Veg

A unique Parsi layered rice dish using colocasia leaf rolls (patra).

2 hr 15 min · Serves 6 · Non-veg

A quick and spicy Konkani prawn stir-fry with garlic and chili.

25 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

The cooling beverage version of Mumbai's famous chutney.

35 min · Serves 4 · Veg

The quintessential street-side spiced tea with a strong kick of ginger and cardamom.

17 min · Serves 2 · Veg

Spicy sprouted moth bean curry topped with farsan and served with buttery buns.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Veg

A rustic, spicy coconut-based curry from the indigenous fishing communities.

55 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Crispy deep-fried sago and potato fritters, a popular fasting snack.

4 hr 20 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A complex, slow-cooked lentil and vegetable stew flavored with dhansak masala.

1 hr 30 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Nutritious multi-grain flatbread seasoned with onions and spices.

35 min · Serves 3 · Veg

The ultimate Mumbai street food: mashed vegetable gravy with buttered buns.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Veg

A spicy, nutty dry peanut chutney from Solapur that lasts for months.

25 min · Serves 10 · Veg

Spiced potato balls dipped in chickpea batter and deep fried.

40 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A buttery, spicy rice dish cooked on a flat griddle with pav bhaji flavors.

30 min · Serves 3 · Veg

A Gujarati-Mumbai crossover rice dish made with field beans and mild spices.

8 hr 30 min · Serves 4 · Veg

A dry, fiery mutton preparation with the bold flavors of Kolhapuri masala.

1 hr 30 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Steamed rice flour dumplings stuffed with sweet coconut and jaggery.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Veg

The iconic street sandwich layered with veggies and spicy green chutney.

35 min · Serves 2 · Veg

A thin, tangy, and spicy dal made from the leftover water of boiled chana dal.

35 min · Serves 4 · Veg

Parsi-style fish coated in green chutney and steamed in banana leaves.

45 min · Serves 4 · Non-veg

Savoury cakes made from fresh coriander leaves and chickpea flour.

45 min · Serves 4 · Veg