Malvan is definitely one of the best places near sea where you could find lots of tasty options for both non vegetarian and vegetarian foods. Today we are going to see some of the must try Malvani dishes.
1. Sea Foods and Non Veg Special
Located on the coastal region of Arabian Sea, Malvan offers lots of sea foods and non-vegetarian foods. The most iconic and famous non veg option in Malvan is Bombil Fry (Bombay Duck Fry). Sea Foods that you should try includes Bangda Fry (Mackerel Fry), Paplet Fry (Pomfret Curry), Koliwada Prawns (Kolambi Fry), Mori Masala (Shark Curry), Kombdi Vade (famous Malvani Chicken), Chimbori Masala (Crab Curry) and many more. So, if you are non veg these are must try Konkani cuisine.
Vegetarian People like me do not worry we also have lots of options.
2. Vegetarian Friendly
As I said, Malvan has lots of vegetarian options. So, you do not need to worry. Regular vegetarian thali is widely available in Malvan and is very tasty with lots of options. Apart from this you must try Phanasachi Bhaji (made from Jackfruit), Kaju Chi Usal (Cashew Curry), Kalya Vatanyachi Usal (High is protein Black Pea Curry), and many more. These are some of the must try vegetarian Malvani cuisines. There are more vegetarian options available is Malvan like various tasty snacks and drinks. We will see them further.
3. Have some Snack Cakes
You will see lots of snack cake shop in Malvan specially in market area. And they have lots of vegetarian options in fact, most of the items they have are vegetarian some may have non-veg options as well. You should try Amboli (Soft, fermented rice-urad dal pancake served with chutney or curry), Ghavane (Net‑patterned rice flour pancake with chutney), Dhondas (Sweet semolina-cucumber cake flavored with jaggery), Khaproli (traditional Fluffy pancakes dipped in sweet coconut milk), and Thandalachi Bhakri (tastes very good with curries).
4. Beverages and Deserts You can not Miss
You will get some of the best Maharashtrian beverages in Malvan. The most famous and must have one is Solkadhi or Solkadi it’s a cooling digestive drink made with coconut milk and kokum; you should have this with your meal. Modak or Ukadiche Modak it is a steamed sweet dumpling made of rice flour, coconut, jaggery (especial during festivals). Malupa or Malvani Malupa these are deep fried sweet pancakes.
5. Special Tip
- Malvan is very famous for its Cashew. So, buy some Malvani cashew and try some foods made from cashew.
- Malvani Masala, is also very tasty and well known. There are around 15-16 Malvani spices including coconut, dried chilies, coriander, and kokum.
- Coconut and Kokam: You will find coconut in almost every food here. Coconut and Kokam are must in every food. Especially Kokam which is like a soul of food here.
- Take these Malvani foods with you as a memory of Konkani dishes.
Until next time, keep travelling and take care of Nature.