Manglorean cuisine caters to a diverse menu, which makes it a treasure trove for foodies. The coconut-based curries and mélange of tastes make the dishes of this cuisine irresistible. Tap to learn about 12 Mangalorean dishes every foodie should try.
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Gassi is a traditional Mangalorean curry dish. It is a coconut gravy with a tinge of spices in it. It consists of chicken combined with creamy coconut milk and a variety of flavourful spices.
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This is a delicious snack resembling dumplings or fritters. The batter is made up of all-purpose flour, rice flour, green chilies, curry leaves, and grated coconut. The mixture is then deep-fried until it turns golden brown. Golibaje is served with coconut chutney.
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Kori roti is a Tulu dish made with chicken dipped in spicy coconut curry. It is best served with ‘rotti’ which means crispy rice wafers.
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It is a steamed rice dumpling that holds great cultural importance in Karnataka. Coconut and jaggery are filled inside the rice flour dumplings.
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Mandakki is consumed as poha in Karnataka. The soaked puffed rice is sautéed with onions, spices, peanuts, and coriander leaves. It is also served as a tangy chaat during get-togethers.
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A curry made up of blended coconut, boiled chickpeas, and ivy gourd is simmered until the vegetables and coconut milk get cooked to perfection. The earthy flavour of chickpeas and coconut makes the dish an absolute delight.
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Chicken is marinated in aromatic spices like coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, garlic, tamarind, and vinegar. The marinated chicken is then pan-fried in ghee. Chicken ghee roast is a spicy Mangalorean dish with a tantalizing flavour.