The Vidharbha region has its own distinctive cuisine known as the Varhadi cuisine or Saoji cuisine. Saoji or Savji cuisine was the main cuisine of the Savji community. This traditional Food is Famous for its spicy taste. The special spices used in the gravy include black pepper, dry coriander, bay leaves, grey cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and ample use of poppy seeds (khus-khus). Non-vegetarian food especially chicken and mutton are commonly eaten in Saoji joints at Nagpur. There are numerous Savji bhojanalays in Nagpur which are so popular in Maharashtra that the renowned Indian chef Sanjeev Kapoor once featured Savji mutton on one of his TV shows and the recipe is listed on his website. Nagpur is also famous for its oranges, which have some typical qualities have recently begun to attract international attention. Numerous beverages are made out of the oranges and the Orange Burfi is a very famous preparation.
Nagpur is also world famous for Tarri Poha and has many food joints, each having their own way of preparing and serving it. The most famous food joint serving Tarri Poha is Rupam Pohewala who has a makeshift arrangement in a footpath beside Kasturchand Park in Kingsway. Samosas are also famous in Nagpur and is available at many restaurants and food joints, among which Priti Corner and Samosawala near Shankar Nagar is very famous among the youth population. Another famous food Patodi & Kadhi, which is served by Patodiwala's joint, near the collectors office, beside district court is loved by many people in Nagpur and is famous among the office goers.
Nagpur also has a prominent "Dhaba" culture due to the various important highways crossing through the city. Most of these Dhabas are situated on the city outskirts along the highway and are mostly open 24/7. The Dhabas cater to all the demographics from families to young professionals to students to truck drivers. The food served is mostly spicy veg and non-veg preparations along with alcohol. One more thing that the orange city is famous for is "Orange Barfi" from Haldiram Sweets,Haldiram is Nagpur's most famous sweets store. Haldiram's sweets and namkeens are extensively gifted on all festival occasions such as Diwali, Holi, Rakshabandhan and Ganesh festival.
Nagpur is also world famous for Tarri Poha and has many food joints, each having their own way of preparing and serving it. The most famous food joint serving Tarri Poha is Rupam Pohewala who has a makeshift arrangement in a footpath beside Kasturchand Park in Kingsway. Samosas are also famous in Nagpur and is available at many restaurants and food joints, among which Priti Corner and Samosawala near Shankar Nagar is very famous among the youth population. Another famous food Patodi & Kadhi, which is served by Patodiwala's joint, near the collectors office, beside district court is loved by many people in Nagpur and is famous among the office goers.
Nagpur also has a prominent "Dhaba" culture due to the various important highways crossing through the city. Most of these Dhabas are situated on the city outskirts along the highway and are mostly open 24/7. The Dhabas cater to all the demographics from families to young professionals to students to truck drivers. The food served is mostly spicy veg and non-veg preparations along with alcohol. One more thing that the orange city is famous for is "Orange Barfi" from Haldiram Sweets,Haldiram is Nagpur's most famous sweets store. Haldiram's sweets and namkeens are extensively gifted on all festival occasions such as Diwali, Holi, Rakshabandhan and Ganesh festival.
