The traditional staple food on Desh (the Deccan plateau) is usually bhakri, spiced cooked vegetables, dal and rice.
Many communities such as the brahmins and varkari sect members only follow the lacto-vegetarian diet. The majority of Maharashtrians are not averse to eating meat, fish and eggs, but the staple diet for most people is mostly lacto-vegetarian. The diversity extends to the family level because each family uses its own unique combination of spices and ingredients.
Since they occupy a vast area with distinct geographical differences and food availability, the Marathi people from different regions have produced a diverse cuisine.
