Kori Roti to Fish Curry: Explore The 10 Must-Try Dishes From Mangalore

By Bornika Das

The coastal city Mangalore, located in the south-western region Of Karnataka is known for rich heritage and delectable cuisine. Mangalorean cuisine offers an array of flavours and textures that will surely delight any food lovers. Out of many dishes, we have collated the must-try 10 Mangalorean dishes for you. Take a look:

Kori Roti

This is a classic dish where spicy chicken curry is served with crispy, thin rice wafers, rotis. The chicken curry is flavoured with aromatic spices, coconut and tamarind, while iis made by soaking in water, grinding it into thin batter and then frying it until crisp.

Goli Baje

Also known as Mangalorean Bonda, it is a popular tea time snack. These fluffy, deep-fried dumplings are made from a fermented batter of all-purpose flour, yoghurt, and spices. They are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.

Gadbad Ice Cream

This ice cream is a mishmash of several flavours and toppings. Served in a tall glass, it has  multiple scoops of different ice cream flavours, like vanilla, chocolate, and fruit flavours, layered with fresh fruits, nuts, jellies, and syrups.

Neer Dosa

It is a thin, crepe-like rice pacake. It is made from the batter of soaked rice ground with water. It can be paired best with coconut chutney, sambar, or spicy curries.

Patoli

It is a sweet delicacies where steamed rice dumplings are filled with sweet jaggery and coconut mixture. It is then steamed to perfection.

Potrade

It is also known as Mangalorean cucumber dosa. It is made of a batter of grated cucumber, rice, coconut, and spices. Potrade has a refreshing and crispy texture. It is served with coconut chutney or spicy chutney powders

Sannas

They are fluffy, steamed rice cakes that are served with Mangalorean curries and stews. Made from fermented batter of rice, coconut, and yeast, thy has a spongy texture and sight tanginess. 

Buns

They are beloved snack of Mangalore. They are sweet and slightly tangy, soft, deep-fried bread rolls made from flour, bananas and yogurt.

Chicken Ghee Roast

A fiery and flavoursome dish marinated in a blend of spices - red chilli paste, ghee (clarified butter), and aromatic spices, and then slow-cooked to perfection.

Mangalorean Fish Curry

This coconut-based curry is made with a medley of aromatic spices, tamarind, and fresh fish, resulting in a tangy and flavorful gravy. This is considered to be a signature dish of Mangalore.