Pune was buzzing with activity on the 14th of March as residents geared up for the Dhulwad (Holi) celebrations. While puranpoli remained a popular choice for the festival, many people in the city were seen flocking to markets to purchase mutton, fish, and chicken to prepare delicious non-vegetarian dishes for the day after Holi, known as Dhulwad.
According to Prabhakar Kamble, President of the Pune City Mutton Shopkeepers’ Association, there was a high demand for mutton from both restaurants and households. Similarly, Rupesh Pardeshi, Director of the Pune-Pimpri Chinchwad Boiler Association, noted an increase in chicken sales as well.
The fish markets in Pune, including Ganesh Peth, Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Market in Lashkar, Kasba Peth, Paud Road, Padmavati, and Vishrantwadi, were bustling with eager shoppers looking to buy fresh seafood. The Ganesh Peth fish market received a significant supply of deep-sea fish along with other varieties from Andhra Pradesh, river fish, and bay fish.
As the demand for premium seafood like paplet, ravas, halwa, surmai, ole bombil, and shrimp increased, prices also saw an upward trend. The current prices of mutton, chicken, and seafood per kilogram were as follows:
– Mutton: ₹780
– Chicken: ₹220
– Paplet: ₹1,000 – ₹1,800
– Halwa: ₹650 – ₹800
– Ravas: ₹700 – ₹900
– Surmai: ₹500 – ₹800
– Crawfish: ₹240 – ₹700
– Ole Bombil: ₹300
With the Dhulwad celebrations in full swing, Pune’s markets were bustling with activity, showcasing the city’s deep-rooted culinary traditions associated with the festival.
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