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India boasts of its rich, diverse and delicious cuisines. While some of them are popular in the mainstream, others are underrated and are hidden treasures yet to be explored. One of these underrated cuisines is the rich and indulgent Malvani cuisine. With its roots in the southern coasts of Maharashtra, Goa and some parts of Karnataka, Malvani cuisine boasts of all things rich and delicious.
Some of the most distinctive features of the cuisine are quite ubiquitous to almost all tropical cuisines of India. Starting from the generous use of coconut milk to the fresh and delicious seafood, Malvani cuisine has it all. However, the confluence of the culinary heritage of all the three states- Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka makes the cuisine more distinctive and drool-worthy. The spicy masala, the pungency of kokum and tadka of curry leaves revamps the cuisine to a different level altogether. Are you already salivating and planning to try this cuisine at home? Here are four recipes you must include in your bucket list.
1. Solkadhi
If you are planning to add a beverage that’s refreshing, delicious and appetizing to your meal, then Solkadhi is “the one” for you. Filled with the goodness of Kokum, coconut and mint leaves, the drink is a must-have in Goan, Konkani and Malvani Thalis.
2. Khaproli
Needless to say, every regional cuisine of India has a delicious dessert in store. And Malvani cuisine is no different. Khaproli is one of the most famous desserts served in the Malvani Thali. The dessert is basically a sweet pancake made with soaked rice, dal, fenugreek seeds and coconut. If you are planning to eat something sweet yet light, we cannot recommend anything but this Malvani culinary marvel.
3. Dhonda
A texturally tempting cake, Dhonda is made with cucumber, coconut, semolina and jaggery. The ingredients are cooked together in a pan, shaped into barfis and then steamed to perfection before serving.
4. Ghavan
A visually tempting and delicious dessert, Ghavan are rice flour crepes served in the Malvani Thali. One can say that this Malvani crepe is a cousin of the South Indian Dosa and is a gift to the cuisine from Karnataka.
Now that you know some of the most popular Malvani dishes, it’s time for you to add them to your bucket list. Also, don’t forget to try the myriads of delicious seafood dishes that the cuisine has in store for you.
