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Food in Nagpur

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Agriculture is the main occupation of India. Apart from this prime occupation, there are also other means of livelihood that contribute main role in the growth and development of the country as well as of the region. In today electricity era, tourism industry is one of the major sources of national income. Indian Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Globetrotters from everywhere visited the land for different activities like commercial, political and educational.

The nation attracts people because of natural as well as artificial beauty. Nagpur, a well known city of State Maharashtra is not only famous for culture, tradition, heritage and history but it’s also renowned for its mouthwatering cuisines. Food of a destination is one of the major elements to study and analyze the historical background of the province. No one can live without foodstuffs. Enjoying meals in Nagpur not only offers a lip-smacking taste of cuisines but it also provides an exceptional chance to know about the ingredients, flavors and the preparation or cooking styles.

The main staple diets of city are rice, pulses, chapatti and vegetables. The traditional dinner of Nagpur includes 3 important menus namely Boiled rice & pulses, Chapatti and Vegetables. In the preparation and cooking of Nagpur delicacies, orange is one of the main ingredients. Coconut Oil, Coconut powder and Khus Khus are also used as additional ingredients.

Nagpur Cuisine


List of the famous savories snacks that is loved by the natives as well as foreign tourists include rayatas, sandage, lonace, chutneys, papad and kosimbirs. World knows that Indian Foods are very spicy equally Food in Nagpur is also peppery. Elements like desi ghee, dried copra, peanuts and much more are used in cooking for garnishing purpose. Black cardamom, White pepper, Indian bay leaf, Cinnamon, Coriander powder and Leaves of Curry tree are the common Indian spices used in the cooking. While cooking food, lots of spices are added as it makes the dishes tasty and more delicious.

Street Food in Nagpur

Start your meal with appetizers like Upma, Kothimbir vadi, Methi wade, Kobi chya wadya, Kanda Bhaji, Sabudana wada and Shira. Vegetarian can go for Fansachi Bhaji, Dalimbya, Vangyache bharit, Walache Birdha, Palkachi Takatli Bhaji and Farasbichi Bhaji. Varhadi rassa is the famous and very tasty gravy ingredients used mainly in the preparation of meat dishes like chicken and mutton. Make sure to taste famous lip-smacking non-vegetarian curries namely Mutton Maratha, Mutton Kolhapuri and Chicken Maratha. Particularly in Nagpur, spicy non-vegetarian curries are known as Saoji Curries. Enjoy fine dining in several dining venues and make your vacation a memorable one.

Pickles and Sweets prepared in the city have unique taste. One can also buy pickles of their favorite taste and enjoy them when they are back to their home sweet home. Ambyache lonche (Pickle made from Mango), Mohoriche lonche (Pickle made from Mustard), Mirachiche lonache (Pickle made from Chilli) and Limbache lonche (Pickle made from Lemon) are the most famous varieties.

You don’t need to worry for finding good places to eat in the city because scores of restaurants are scattered in every nook and corner of the region and it is very easy to find them. Huts built in traditional architecture style around the Khindsi Lake offer varieties of yummy vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods. One can enjoy an extraordinary dining experience by viewing the picturesque view of the Lake. This Lake is one of the places of tourist interest.

During your visit, a few names of recommended restaurants and fast foods where you can enjoy aristocratic meals are:
These are fantastic dine and wine places which are designed and decorated elegantly. All these dining venues are specialized in serving mouthwatering Maharashtrian, Indian, Chinese and Continental Cuisines. These venues are well connected by different modes of transportation. Guests are welcome with warm traditional hospitality by the staffs in every food corner. While enjoying the meals, visitors are entertained by the background music that offers a romantic setting. Have good food of the city and spend some couple of happy moments with your near and dear ones in Nagpur.

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