The history of any cuisine is important because it exposes the manner in which it has come down till present times. The manner in which people cooked in Marathi cuisine years ago is reflected in how they cook today. Marathi cuisine is an almost perfect example of a cuisine that has brought down its traditions of cooking. Little of it has changed aside from the fact that newer utensils and stoves are being used today. Desserts, beverages and appetizers are also included in Marathi cuisine.