5 Delicious Food Items That Is A Must Try During Your Stay In Maldives – A Foodie’s ‘To Do’ List

Referred to as a samosa in general terms, Bis Keemiya is a combination of a spring roll, a samosa and a curry puff, all packed in with flavour that will be hard to look beyond. Comprising a light pastry stuffed with a generous helping of sautéed cabbage, onions and hardboiled eggs, Bis Keemiya is as chewy and mouthwatering as it gets here in the beautiful Maldives. This samosa is also treated as a 'go to' choice of street food for those yearning for a tasty treat to keep their spirits up en route to discovering the many pleasures of these islets.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a heavenly texture featuring fresh, crunchy and zingy all in one go. Then, perhaps, you need to try some Boshi Mashuni or banana flower salad. As part of the preparations for this dish, shredded banana flowers are included coupled with a dash of local spices and fresh coconut to taste. Although a salad, the tendency to spice things up a tad bit is always a possibility given that the finest Maldivian chillies are tossed in for good measure. The savoury element of Boshi Mashuni is brought to life with the help of turmeric, cumin and curry leaves that certainly leave their mark on those fascinated to uncover the finer points of Maldivian cuisine.

With fresh tuna serving as its chief ingredient, Garudhiya will appear a worthy inclusion on your list of 'must try' food in the Maldives based on the fact that it will be a sound introduction to all things traditional in this part of the world. Easily had should you be staying or thinking of staying at a Maldives luxury resort property such as for example, Kandolhu Maldives, Garudhiya or fish soup comes complete with citrus and a host of spices that will keep your senses buzzing. First up is the meticulous task of chopping the tuna so that it represents a cube-like appearance. Thereafter, the fish is cooked in water where chilli, garlic, onion and curry leaves are later included. Lime and fried onions are then added for the sake of seasoning the soup before it is sent out.

On the subject of bread and rotis that are an ever-present sight in the Maldives, Huni Rushi is arguably, on top of the pile so to speak. A flatbread made with coconut, Huni Roshi when prepared well can be both crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside and in turn, an outstanding accompaniment should you see a need to tuck into some local curry.

Made from the cores of palm stems that are abundant in the island nation, Saagu Bondibai or in other words 'sago pudding' is a popular choice, particularly in households. A dessert afforded with a different twist, Saagu Bondibai is made with coconut milk which is warmed together with rose, cardamom and signed off with a smearing of sweet condensed milk. Also, it is not uncommon to have this dessert with fresh fruit such as pineapple or watermelon which adds another layer of freshness and vibrancy to what is on your plate.