 The diversity extends to the family level because each family uses its own unique combination of spices and ingredients.The majority of Maharashtrians are not averse to eating meat, fish and eggs, however, the staple diet for most people is mostly lacto-vegetarian.Many communities such as the brahmins, or the varkari sect members only follow the lacto-vegetarian diet.The traditional staple food on Desh (the Deccan plateau) is usually "bhakri", spiced cooked vegetables, "dal" and rice.