Geographical heterogeneity has given rise to a variety of dishes in the western part of India. Varying landscape from the arid deserts to wet coastal are has contributed to the versatility of cuisine here. At the same time, western India is a melting pot of several races and traditions. So various influences are seen in its variety of dishes.

Rice is the staple food in the western India too. Wheat, bajra and jowar are also consumed in regions such as in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

In Gujarat region and of course Mumbai you would find Parsi influences in their cuisine. Vegetarian dishes like Pav Bhajis, Bhel puris and Dhoklas are gourmet's delight here. Due to concentration of the Jains in Gujarat, the state excels in vegetarian cuisine with the subtle use of spices and rich texture.

In the coastal areas of Maharashtra and Goa, sea fishes are available in abundance. Preparations of sea fishes marinated in tantalizing spices are sure to tickle your taste buds. Goa , with its signature Portuguese influence has specially won the heart of food lover through stomach with the exotic seafoods including crab, prawn.

The food of Rajasthan is rich in spices. But if you can brave a little spicy affair, you may be able to enjoy the Rajasthani cuisine.