Famous dishes to try in the Maldives – Feel the authenticity through food

Being a collection of beautiful islands, the Maldives is of course a paradise for those who have a craving for seafood. Fish (tuna), coconuts, and starches will be the main ingredients of most of the dishes you find in this country, but you'll surely love the diversity of each of them. Some of the best restaurants in Maldives are located at resorts the likes of Huvafen Fushi Maldives and at these places, you can try the traditional Maldivian dishes, plus the modern takes, and sometimes beautiful combinations of these two as well.

If eating light is your plan during your tropical getaway to the Maldives, try this salad dish called 'Boshi Bashuni'. As ingredients, this salad has banana leaves, spices, and fresh coconut, and to give this extra taste, they also add chilies and lime. Once all these ingredients are mixed, finally they add in the cumin, turmeric, and curry leaves before serving it to the guests.

'Mas Riha' is also a light dish that's ideal for a morning meal when you are in the Maldives. It's fish curry, and here, after cooking the curry they also add coconut milk to make the dish extra appealing. Order a bowl of rice or some flatbread, and this fish curry will be just enough to make your breakfast beyond pleasant.

If you are someone who loves samosas or spring rolls, you will be excited to find a good combination of these two food items in one dish in the Maldives. They call it 'Bis Keemiya' and it's a samosa that's almost a spring roll. Generally, they stuff it with vegetables, and sometimes you will also find hard-boiled eggs in it. This dish will be just perfect for those who like the concept of snacks, but it will not be the food item for you if you want meat in every dish that you choose.

It's one of the most common and favourite dishes in the Maldives. 'Garudiya' is made of tuna, and it's a clear broth they prepare by also adding curry leaves and onions. You will simply love the fragrance of this authentic dish, and you may either choose to have it as a soup or eat it with rice or flatbread. If you decide to have it as a soup, add some lime before enjoying it and this also counts as a great appetizer too.

Haven't you tasted sago after a long time? Then try this sago pudding you find in the Maldives to explore a novel taste. It's a dessert that has all appealing ingredients such as condensed milk, cardamoms, rose essence, and coconut milk. Try it once when you are in the Maldives, and you are surely going to ask for more!