8 Food Items In The Maldives You Must Try - Mouthwatering Delights To Savour

This is the most popular dish you will come across at any household in the country. You will also find it at many restaurants, and loves to boast about this mouthwatering dish that is bound to make you reach out for more as it is a traditional dish that is loved by anyone who tastes it. Garudhiya is the type of fish that is used for this fish soup and it is the perfect treat to have on a cold and chilled-out evening.

It shouldn't come as a surprise to you that most of the food in Maldivian cuisine revolves around fish. Being a collection of islands and one of the main sources of income being fishing there are many recipes in the Maldives that have fish as the main ingredient. Mas Huni is another such example which is a popular Maldivian breakfast. This dish is made with smoked tuna, onions, garlic, coconut scrapes and different spices and served with Roshi which is a type of bread that you have for breakfast.

Masroshi is a treat for those who love roti. This is a type of roti is known as Chapati but it has a filling that is made with tuna, scraped coconut, chopped onions and green chile. The combination of the lemon drops and the right amount of salt and fried curry leaves is bound to steal your heart.

One of the most delightful street food types in the Maldives is called Bis Keemiya which falls into the same family as Samosa in India. You can find a range of fillings for Bis Keemiya from fish, chicken, potatoes and egg but the original recipe includes a hard-boiled egg mixed with a tuna filling.

This Vegan dish is a popular food made in Maldivian households and it is a Banana Flower Salad. Most Maldivian food is influenced by Sri Lankan and Indian cuisines and this dish is also often seen in Sri Lankan cuisine. Apart from the main ingredient, there are onions, chillies, curry leaves, lemon and several spices that go into the dish to make it flavourful.

If you can select one dessert to try in the Maldives, Saagu Bomdibai is definitely the one you should pick. Many 5-star restaurants at resorts and all-inclusive hotels in Maldives the likes of Varu by Atmosphere will most likely serve this dessert or have it on their menu as this is one of the most loved sweet treats in the Maldives. Made with Sago which is a popular ingredient in Maldivian cuisine this Sago Pudding is a treat enjoyed by both kids and adults alike.

Gulha which is closely translated to Dumplings is not the usual East Asian dumplings that you eat with a dip. Gulha is a snack that is enjoyed with mid-day or afternoon tea. It is baked and served hot and is usually completed with a tuna filling.

This dish is a fish cake which is absolutely delightful as it melts in your mouth. Although it is not a dish you can easily find in the Maldives as it is generally made on special occasions and traditional holidays. It includes smoked Tuna, onions, scraped coconut, ground rice and minced green chillies.