We all love to try local food wherever we go. But in India, that’s not enough. Local food is incomplete without trying some local sweets, popularly known as Mithais. Here are some famous sweet dishes of Mumbai. Do try them whenever you are in Mumbai.
1. Modak
Modak is one of the most famous sweet dishes of Mumbai. It’s a sweet dumpling that also serves as the prasad (religious offering) during famous Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai. There are several varieties of Modaks available in Mumbai. But nothing beats the home made ones. Do give them a try.
2. Puran Poli
Puran Poli is a famous sweet item not just in Mumbai, but in the entire state of Maharashtra. Made with jaggery, ghee, yellow chana gram and plain flour, Puran Poli is a must try on your visit to Mumbai.
3. Shira
Another yummy and famous sweet dish in Mumbai, Shira is generally eaten with Poha as part of the breakfast. Many street food vendors sell Shira and Poha in the morning as breakfast.