Suratkal is renowned for being a significant educational hub. It is renowned for having stunning beaches as well. Its culture is dynamic and rich. It boasts ancient temples as well. Institutes such as the National Institute of Technology Karnataka have made it famous (NITK). The Suratkal economy benefits from the new Mangalore port. In addition to this, though, it has a vibrant culinary culture. The top 20 Suratkal foods you must try are listed below.
1.Nurge Gashi
Nurge Gashi is curry with drumsticks. It’s that one dish that elevates every dinner to a delectable feast. Tender drumsticks, flavours and spices from the coast, coconut, tamarind, and other ingredients are used in its preparation. It pairs nicely with hot steamed rice and has a hint of spice. It has scent and flavour. Your taste buds experience a flavour fiesta as a result.
2.Kori Rotti
The dish kori rotti is traditional. The ideal pairing for it is chicken curry. Extremely thin Indian bread is called kori roti. To make a thin batter, rice must first be soaked before being ground with water. On a flat iron plate, it is cooked until crisp. The flavours used to make the chicken curry are spicy and aromatic. Spices from the coast give it character. This recipe will tantalise your taste buds with its unusual blend of spices and flavours.
3.Fish Curry
The seafood curry is regarded as the most aromatic and fiery meal in the coastal region. The dish has a rich, distinctive flavour and is quite easy to prepare. The main ingredients in this recipe are coconut milk and Byadagi chillies. Usually, a coconut curry is cooked with the fish. A variety of herbs and spices from the coast are used to make the coconut curry. Curry is given a distinct and authentic flavour by the addition of tamarind juice. It is a unique and highly well-liked meal in the coastal region.
4.Kori Sukka
Another very favoured dish from the seaside cuisine is kori sukka. It is bursting with spices and taste. Because coconut and tamarind are rarely combined, it has a distinctive flavour. Blended with ghee, special sukka masala, and other spicy seasonings are fresh and soft chicken pieces. It is crunchy after being deep-fried in oil. Sometimes, chicken sukka is either semi-gravy or dry. It is offered as a side dish with rice or chapati.
5.Pundi
In essence, a pundi is a steamed rice dumpling. It is a real dish. Making Pundi is a rather easy process. Overnight, rice is soaked. The next day, it’s finely powdered and sprinkled with salt. Just like pastry dough, a fine batter is prepared. Cook over low heat until all of the liquid has evaporated from the mixture. Upon the evaporation of moisture, the dough is formed into little balls. It is served hot after being steam-cooked for a while, either with gravy of your choice or Kori sukka.
6.Goli Baje
The most well-known street snack in Karnataka is Goli Baje, sometimes referred to as Mangalore Bonda or Mangalore Bajji. Goli Baje is pliable and supple. A variety of flours, including rice flour, chickpea flour, and all-purpose flour, are combined with yoghurt, onions, red pepper flakes, and additional spices. To allow it to ferment, it is kept for a while. It is deep-fried and served hot as soon as it ferments. It pairs beautifully with sambhar and coconut chutney. It’s the ideal teatime nibble.
7.Neer Dosa
Neer dosa is the famous Mangalorean bread. It is very light yet fulfilling dish. It is made using a watery thin batter. Neer means water. The batter does not require any overnight fermentation. Rich is soaked, ground, batter is prepared and the dosa is made. The texture of Neer dosa is thin, lacy and soft. Neer Dosa tastes best with Chicken curry or any other spicy curry of choice.
8.Chicken Ghee Roast
Chicken Ghee roast is the most popular dish in the coastal areas of Karnataka. It has its origin in Kundapura, a city close to Mangalore. The preparation is time-consuming but every minute spent for cooking it is worth it. It has a unique combination of masalas roasted in ghee and then blended with chicken. The coastal spices and herbs add extra flavors. It is spicy and delicious.
9.Coconut Jaggery Payasa
A customary dessert served during festivals and special occasions is coconut jaggery payasa. Rice, jaggery, and coconut milk are used to make it. One of the neivedhyam dishes is this one. This is a very easy recipe to make. In a blender, combine soaked rice, grated coconut, and cardamom. Water is added in modest amounts to the mixture. This combination is poured to a skillet with dry fruits and ghee, and it is cooked slowly. It is heated until lump-free and just beginning to brown. After a few minutes, grated jaggery is added and heated. It is served hot with milk and has additional dry fruits added to it. It has a great flavour.
10.Patrode
Patrode is an ancestral delicacy of Karnataka. Patrode’s main component is carefully picked fresh Colocasia leaves. A batter consisting of various spices, herbs and daal is blended with the Colocasia leaves. It is steamed and the deeply fried with some more masalas. It is the best side dish or can be enjoyed as a snack. It is not only a tasty dish, but also has healthy and nutritional advantages.
11.Sanna
Sanna is basically a Mangalorean style Idly. Sannas are very popular all over the coastal regions of Karnataka and Goa. Sannas are traditionally made with “boiled rice”. It is a different type of rice found in South India. This rice is soaked with other different types of rice like flattened rice, basmati rice, etc. It is fermented overnight. It is blended with some salt and sugar. It is steamed and served hot with chicken curry or any other curry of choice.
12.Kori Gassi
Kori Gassi is a traditional Mangalorean Chicken Curry. This dish is known for its unique flavors and aroma. Tender and fresh chicken is cooked in a coconut based gravy consisting of various spices. It has a tangy twist due to tamarind. It is served hot with kori roti, neer dosa or rice. It is a must-try dish.
13.Southekayi Kadubu
Southekayi Kadubu is basically a rice and cucumber based dumpling. Southekayi Kadubu is prepared using rice, coconut and cucumber. They are prepared in a traditional manner using a banana leaf. Using banana leaf for steaming adds extra flavors and aroma to the dumplings. It is often served with coconut or tomato chutney. It is served for breakfast or as an evening snack.
14.Mangalore Buns
Mangalore buns are the most famous snacks of Karnataka. Mangalore buns are sweet banana buns. These buns are made up of Banana and sugar. The buns are deeply fried after the sugar and smashed bananas are added in maida and other ingredients. They are the best evening snacks and taste delicious.
15.Anjal Masala Fry
Anjal Masala Fry is the most delicious and famous seafood served in Karnataka. The ingredients used for this dish are simple. This dish is spicy and tasty. King fish is marinated with salt, turmeric powder, lemon juice, black pepper, spicy red chilly powder, etc. The spices are customizable. The marinated fish is deeply fried and then some tamarind juice is sprinkled on it. It is served hot. It is a mouth-watering dish.
16.Pomfret Fry
Pomfret Fry is the most delicious fish fry. The taste is outstanding and has great spiciness in it. The ingredients used are very basic yet the taste of the dish is amazing. A spicy paste is made and applied on the pomfret. It is deeply fried and served hot. It has great aroma and spices. It is a must-try.
17.Mangalorean Crab Curry
Mangalorean Crab Curry is World famous. This dish is irresistible and mouth-watering. Crab Curry is made using coconut based spicy curry with fresh, tender, moist crabs and other unique coastal spices and herbs. It is spicy and tastes best with hot steamed or boiled rice. It is a must-try delicacy.
18.Kundapura Chicken
Kundapura Chicken is a traditional dish of South India. It is layered with rich flavors and spices. It is a very simple and tasty dish. A unique Kundapura Curry paste is made with the coastal spices and herbs. It is added to the chicken layer by layer and cooked well. It tastes delicious with chapati, neer dosa, rice, etc.
19.Mutton Ghee Roast
Mutton Ghee Roast is the most loved dish by everyone. It is a rich balance of flavors and aromas. Fresh and tender mutton is marinated with all the spices and yogurt and kept overnight. All the other spices are dry roasted and made a smooth paste. Add the marinated mutton in this masala and cook well until the ghee separated. It is served hot. It is spicy and tastes delicious.
20.Bangude Masala Fry
Bangude Fry is a classic Mangalorean recipe. Bangude fish is a type of fish, with a firm texture, and strong dark color. All the spices are mixed well and the bangude fish is marinated. After these fishes are well marinated, they are deeply fried in hot oil. It is served hot with spicy fish curry and steamed rice.
