8 Seafood Delights From The Maharashtrian Coast

By Shireen Jamooji

November 11, 2023

Maharashtra’s coastline is replete with delicious seafood specialities to enjoy. Here are 8 you should add to your bucket list.

Bombil Fry

A popular dish, Bombil Fry features crispy deep-fried Bombay Duck fish, seasoned with spices and served with lemon and chutney.

Kolambi Bhaat

This aromatic dish combines prawns with fragrant spices and rice, resulting in a delightful prawn biryani.

Crab Sukka

Crab Sukka is a spicy and flavorful preparation with tender crab meat cooked in a dry, roasted coconut-based masala.

Prawns Koliwada

Prawn Koliwada involves marinating prawns in a spicy batter and deep-frying them to perfection, offering a crunchy and spicy snack.

Prawns Koliwada

Prawn Koliwada involves marinating prawns in a spicy batter and deep-frying them to perfection, offering a crunchy and spicy snack.

Kurlya Rassa

A tangy, spicy Malvani crab curry, Kurlya Rassa is prepared with various spices and kokum, giving it a distinct flavour.

Pomfret Fry

This dish showcases pomfret fish marinated in a spicy masala and deep-fried, resulting in a crisp and flavorful delicacy.

Sukat

Sukat, or dried prawns, are used to prepare a variety of dishes, adding an intense umami flavour to curries and chutneys.

Motla

Motla is a traditional Konkani dish made from fish like sardine or mackeral, marinated with spices and coconut, then slow-cooked in a turmeric leaf.