I like experiencing authentic local food from different regions. We all know how India is full of diversity and as it is said, after every few kms you can see the change in attire, food and water. I wish, I could travel each and every state and try the authentic local food.
Nevertheless, I can anyway start with my state – Maharashtra, and here it is. Today in this post, I will be sharing the staple/comfort food of Maharashtra — Pithla Bhakri. It is commonly prepared in many Maharashtrian homes and the best one is available at Sinhagad Fort. Well, the super easy dish is not only delicious but healthy as well. Pithla is the thick spicy yellow curry made with gram flour and buttermilk along with some onions and spices. You do not need any veggies for it. Since it is not too costly to make, it is also called Farmers’ food. Pithla is easy and simple to cook and served mostly with Bhakri (Flatbread) and Thecha (Spicy condiment).
Bhakri can be made from different flours, the one served with Pithla is Jowar Bhakri (Sorghum Bread) which is hand rolled and cook on medium flame. It is coarser than roti and can be either soft or hard depends upon the cooking style. Sorghum is a super food and the Bhakri pairs well with the Pithla.
Pithala Bhakri Thali at Sinhgadh Fort, Pune 
Bhakri roasted in wood fire, Sinhgadh Fort, Pune
Thecha on the other hand is a very interesting addition just like chutney. The lip-smacking combo of coarsely grounded green chillies, garlic, panuts and coriander will blow your mind. The whole meal also adds onions on the side.
You can relish Pithla Bhakri at many restaurants but if you want to get the best, authentic and raw experience, I would suggest to visit Sinhagad Fort and try the amazing thali along with a cup of Dahi (Curd) and deep fried Onion Fritters.
Enjoy some of the photos of its preparation.
Dough rolled for Bhakri, Sinhgadh Fort, Pune 
Sinhagad Fort, A Lady making bhakri at Sinhgadh Fort, Pune 
Bhakri cooked on Iron Skillet on wood fire, Sinhgadh Fort, Pune 
Bhakri cooking on Iron Skillet, Wood fire, Sinhgadh Fort, Pune Bhakri roasted in wood fire, Sinhgadh Fort, Pune Woman cooking Bhakri on wood fire, Sinhgadh Fort, Pune
I am sure you will love it. How much are you passionate about the food? Do you also travel for food? Please share your experiences, I would love to read! 🙂 Would you like to see more of such posts? Please comment…:)
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I like Bhakri.. It’s quite healthy and delicious as well.. ☺️
I stay in Mumbai, but I thought that Bhakri is originally a Sindhi or Gujarati dish.. But anyways, thanks for the post.. Got to learn something new from you.. ☺️
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Yes….Bhakri is quite delicious. “Bhakri” can originally be Gujrati or Marathi or Sindhi but apparently, I was talking about the combo of “Pithla-Bhakri” which is a staple in Maharashtra. 😀 Have you been to Sinhagad Fort in Pune?
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I haven’t visited Sinhagadh Fort so far, but I shall.. 😊 I am intrigued by History..
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Oh Ok….But you must visit it in either monsoon or post monsoon till around January.
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Noted Madam.. 😊
During monsoons the scenes will be better, but safety might be compromised. The Winter is a better choice I believe.. 😊
Thank you for your suggestions..!!
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It is pretty much safe in Monsoons, don’t worry. But still if you don’t wanna take chance, off course Winter is also good. BTW…When is your new post coming?
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My next post? Well I am working on one, though I am not a regular writer.. But thank you so much for your comment.. 😊 Feel good to know that you like some of my posts.. 😊
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You must write often. Your detailed posts are much awaited.😊
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I shall try to do so and write more Madam.. 😊 Thank you so much..!!
In the meantime, I invite you to try reading some of my previous posts and let me know your feedback on the same.. 😊
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Sure thing! 😊
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Hi Madam.. Pleased to say that I posted a new article.. Hope you find it good.. ☺️ Eager to know your feedback.. ☺️ Thank you for encouraging to write more..!!
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Sure, Abirbhav. It came into my “Reader” tab as well. Will have a look! 🙂
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Thank you so much.. 😊
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Interesting. This is something new for me. I have heard about Bhakri but never tasted one.
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Thank you! 🙂 You must try Bhakri whenever you are in Pune and especially at Sinhagad Fort! 😀
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Certainly, I will. Thanks for suggesting. 😊
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Awesome. I am sure you will love it. 😊
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Love rural food in whatever country I’m travelling in and find the simplest food is typically the most delicious!
Many thanks for stopping by my travel and photography blog.
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Yes, I agree. Local food is the simplest and the most delicious. I love rural/village food; there is some rawness in it. Thank you for dropping by 😊
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I’m unfamiliar with these foods but that’s not a surprise. I like your photos, so colorful and cheerful.
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I can understand, Alley. These are some local food of states in India. Thank you for dropping by! ❤
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Fabulous. I would love to have the rural food. Thank you for sharing the tempting photographs.
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Thank you Kritika. I too love having rural food….:)
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Rural food is always the best when travelling 😉 Everything looks so delicious! 😋
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Absolutely, we get to try the local and authentic food when travelling. I agree, the food was delish! 😀
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Pithale Bhakari is authentic Maharashtrian food but the taste and style of making them is not uniform. What you get at Sinhagad and what one would get in Kolhapur, Nagpur (Vidharbha), Jalgaon (Khandesh) and other geographical areas of Maharashtra would be made differently and taste different (due to style of making and food habits).
One thing that would remain common anywhere in Maharashtra is Bhakari and Pithale is a very wholesome and nutritious food to eat.
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Yes, I agree Harshad. Pithale Bhakri is authentic food of Maharashtra but technique of making is different. For example the Jhunka in Vidarbha. Though taste may differ, but the essence and rawness of village food is unmatchable.
You said it…the wholesome and nutritious food has to be Pithala Bhakri. 😊🙌
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Good
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Tat mast distay 🙂
Sakali sakali pan bhook lagel.
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Very good post. Whenever I was travel I was trying to local cuisine.
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