Mahabaleshwar is a famous hill station and popular travel destination in the Western Ghats in Satara, Maharashtra. Mahabaleshwar is situated in the Sahyadri Mountain Ranges and is about 4500 ft. above sea level. It is 56.6 km away from Satara. Beautiful gardens, exotic greenery, and breathtaking scenery surround Mahabaleshwar. Travelers visit this place in any season, but December to February is the best time. If you plan for the summer season, March to June is an excellent time to see here.
There are several famous tourist places in Mahabaleshwar like Mahabaleshwar Temple, Mapro Garden, Arther Seat, Pratapgad Fort, Lingmala Fall, Kshetra Mahabaleshwar, Venna Lake, Elephant’s Head Point, Sunset Point, Wilson or Sunrise Point, and Elphinstone Point etc.
Mahabaleshwar’s shopping market is available for shopping lovers who can buy handmade wooden products, kolhapuri chappals, leather items, syrups, turmeric, etc. Along with famous visiting places and shopping markets, it is also renowned for delicious food items. Let’s have a look at notable food items in Mahabaleshwar.
1.Strawberry
When we talk about Mahabaleshwar, the first thing that comes to our mind is Strawberry, as Mahabaleshwar is famous for it. Strawberries are fruit-like berries that taste a little bit sweet and sour. Strawberry is enriched with Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin C, Iron, and antioxidants that benefit our health. About 85% of the strawberries in India are grown in the hilly slopes of Mahabaleshwar, also known as the Strawberry Capital of India. You will get fresh strawberries from the farm; you can pick as much as you want. Also, you will get original strawberry pulp, jam, jellies, syrup, etc. The famous Strawberry Festival is held in Mapro Garden, Mahabaleshwar, every year.
2.Strawberry Cream
Strawberry Cream is a very delicious dessert in Mahabaleshwar. Strawberry cream comprises fresh strawberries, strawberry ice cream, and whipped cream. When these ingredients are combined and garnished with strawberry syrup, food lovers can’t control the taste of it. Though the environment in Mahabaleshwar is fantastic, you have to try this dessert. Mapro Garden and Bagicha Corner are popular places to get yummy strawberry cream.
3.Corn Or Bhutta
Corn is a popular cereal grain enriched with Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber, and Antioxidants. You will have a fantastic experience eating roasted corn or bhutta while enjoying the Mahabaleshwar trip. A famous corn or bhutta is available at any point in Mahabaleshwar. Try this in Venna Lake Point.
4.Masala Corn
Masala corn is made up of steamed corn. Combining steamed corn, local masala, chili powder, salt, and a few drops of lemon juice makes a tasty and spicy snack. Venna Lake and Bagicha Corner are famous points where you get this item.
5.Chana
If you want to taste the local flavor of Mahabaleshwar’s dry snack, you must try Mahabaleshwar Chana. Mahabaleshwar Chana is famous for its natural and salty taste. Chana provides a rich source of proteins. Chana is a healthy and evergreen snack. You will get fresh and roasted chana from Mama Chanawala.
6.Chikki
Chikki is a healthy, tasty, delicious, and sweet treat in India that is rich in nutrients. Chikki is mainly made up of jaggery, groundnuts, and amaranth. In Mahabaleshwar, you will get various flavors of chikki, like Strawberry, chocolate, coconut, and cashew nut. You must taste these exciting flavors.
7.Fudge
Fudge is a type of confection, a mixture of butter, milk, cream, and chocolate. Fudge is a sweet, soft, and rich candy in the World. You must taste the Chocolate Walnut Fudge in Mahabaleshwar. The sweetness of chocolate and nutty walnut taste lingers for a long time.
8.Mulberry
Mulberry is a sweet fruit enriched with Vitamin C, Iron, Dietary fiber, Organic compounds, and Antioxidants. It is beneficial for health. Mulberry is grown on the Hilly Slopes of Mahabaleshwar.
9.Milkshake
Milkshake is a refreshing and delicious drink that helps refresh your mind anytime. It is a mixture of milk, fruits, and sugar. The strawberry milkshake is famous in Mahabaleshwar. Tasting a yummy strawberry milkshake at Bagicha Corner, Mahabaleshwar, would be best.
10.Corn Patties
Corn patties are a crispy, spicy, and tasty snack made with corn kernels, mashed boiled potatoes, spices, and herbs. This delicious snack with chutney in the cool weather is the best treat.
11.Corn Pakoda
Corn pakoda is a crunchy and delicious Indian fritter made with corn kernels, gram flour, spices, and herbs. This crunchy snack with a hot tea is a perfect combination in this supercool environment.
12.Corn Cheese Frankie
Corn kernels, grated cheese, spices, and herbs with gram flour roti wrap make a delicious superfood: corn cheese frankie. This superfood is a hunger pillar that satisfies hunger.
13.Chicken Lollipop
Chicken lollipop is a fusion of Indian-Chinese cuisine. It is a crispy, spicy, and juicy starter that is made up of chicken winglets and is very popular all over the World. Non-veg lovers and food lovers must taste this delicious dish in Mahabaleshwar. When this dish comes with Schezwan sauce, foodies can’t control themselves to taste it.
14.Pizza
Pizza, when we hear this name, the taste of hunger craves. Pizza is an Italian-origin dish made of bread dough and topped with various items like vegetables, paneer, chicken, etc. There are so many places in Mahabaleshwar where you will get yummy pizza. Mapro Garden is among the best places to get delicious Wood-fired oven pizza.
15.Sandwich
Sandwich is a crispy, spicy, and tasty dish made of bread and stuffed with various items like potato, cheese corn, spinach corn, etc. In Mahabaleshwar, you will get a variety of sandwiches; you should try the Vegetable Cheese Grilled Sandwich in Mapro Garden, Mahabaleshwar.
16.Puranpoli
Puranpoli is an authentic, healthy, and famous sweet cuisine in Maharashtra. Puranpoli has a unique importance in Maharashtrian food culture. Puranpoli comprises chana dal, jaggery, turmeric, gram flour, and wheat flour. Puran is a combination of steamed and ground chana dal and jaggery. The mixture of gram flour and wheat flour dough is stuffed with Puran, which makes a delicious, unique, and mouth-watering sweet cuisine. Puranpoli and ghee are the perfect combination for foodies. Bharat Hotel and Suman Raj Resort are some of the best places to taste Puranpoli.
17.Bharli Vangi
Bharli Vangi is one of the spicy and tasty dishes in Maharashtra. Vangi (Brinjal) is enriched with potassium, fiber, and bioactive compounds that help lower heart disease rates. Bharli Vangi is made with local masala, like grated coconut, chili powder, turmeric, special goda masala, sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, etc. The brinjal is stuffed with this masala and steamed, which gives a delicious and spicy authentic Maharashtrian dish in gravy texture. The combination of Bharli Vangi and Roti makes a perfect meal, but in combination with Bhakri, the taste is incredible. It would be best to try this dish in Dongarmatha Formers, Mahabaleshwar.
18.Maharashtrian Thali
Maharashtrian Thali is an everyday meal that consists of various items like Vegetables, Roti, Chapati, Varan Bhat, Usal, Koshimbir, Salad, Dahi, Pickels, Sweet dish, etc. The meal is light, healthy, tasty, and easy to digest. When your day is ended with this authentic meal, it is worthwhile. You can’t stop yourself from licking your fingers while tasting it. Royal Restaurant is among the best places to get Maharashtrian Thali in Mahabaleshwar.
19.Parsi Foods
In Mahabaleshwar, you will find many Parsi Restaurants providing various Parsi dishes. Berry Pulao is one of the famous dishes in Mahabaleshwar. It comprises cranberries, caramelized onions, saffron, and nuts. Dhansak is a traditional and popular Parsi dish. Dhansak is made of lentils and vegetables and is cooked in mixed dal. These dishes are also made up of non-veg items like chicken and mutton. When the Dhansak is served with Berry Pulao, the food lovers can’t control to taste it. If you are a Parsi food lover, you must try Dhansak and Berry Pulao. Grapevine Restaurant is one of the best places to taste it in Mahabaleshwar.
20.Baby Carrots
Baby carrots are enriched with Vitamin A and antioxidants that help to promote healthy, glowing skin and protect skin against sun damage. In Mahabaleshwar, you will get fresh, farm-like tasty, juicy, and healthy Baby carrots anywhere. These excellent food items in Mahabaleshwar will satisfy your hunger. From kids to old age persons, veg to non-veg lovers, family to newly married couples, every tourist and everyone enjoys these delicious dishes and make their Mahabaleshwar trip memorable. Whenever you plan to travel to Mahabaleshwar, don’t miss the chance to taste all these excellent and yummy dishes.