Joanna James
The Maldives is world-famous for its beauty. It's also well noted for its fishing industry. Agriculture, on the other hand, is hardly mentioned. Although the Maldives have a limited number of plant species, those that do flourish provide incredible results.
The Maldivian mango, or Dhivehi Anbu as it is called locally, is among the most unusual and delicious fruits available here in the Maldives (aside from the coconut, of course!). It is also one of the most expensive. As a seasonal fruit, it is in profusion twice a year over the mango seasons, during which time it is accessible in abundance. The growers in the southern atolls, including Fuah Mulak, Addu, and Laamu Atoll, provide the majority of the mangoes consumed in the country. Although the Maldivian mango is unusual in size and form from its counterparts across the globe, the real distinctiveness of the fruit comes from its flavour. The Maldivian mango features succulent flesh that is sweet and does melt in your tongue, unlike many other mangoes that have a minty flavour and a gluey texture like many other foreign mangoes.
Given the delectable flavour of the indigenous fruits, it will be considered a crime not to sample a few before departing the nation. If you're in Malé, you may do this by visiting the nearby local market. For those of you who are staying in resorts close to the capital, this may be effortlessly arranged, since practically every resort and family villa in Maldives provide a Malé tour as part of their package. Take advantage of these excursions that are provided by properties like OZEN Life Maadhoo to the other islands!
Yet another fruit to try is the sugar apple, which is grown locally. This fruit, known as the Dhivehi Atha, is becoming more difficult to come by on the islands these days since the trees are no longer being cultivated on farms but rather in private gardens. However, if you are really fortunate, you may be able to get them in the local market.
Bananas cultivated in the Maldives have long been a popular snack among tourists to the island nation. When mature, these bananas are petite and yellow in colour, making them among the most extensively cultivated fruits in the nation. The indigenous bananas, just like all the other fruits cultivated in the Maldives, have a delectable flavour that rivals that of imported bananas from other countries.
Ripe fruits, which are accessible all year, are consumed fresh and often used in salads. Papaya juice, made from peeled papaya, is a refreshing beverage. Unripe fruits are used to make spicy curry in the Maldives, while young ripe fruits are cooked in sugar syrup to make a distinctive meal called "falho murubb."
Watermelon is a big edible fruit that is cultivated in tropical and subtropical places across the globe. The fruit may be eaten fresh or pickled, and the rind can be eaten after boiling. During the month of Ramadan, it is grown on practically all populated islands. Make absolutely sure you try the watermelon when in the Maldives – it sure is a delicious and welcoming treat from the scorching heat!
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