food

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu is known for its exotic cuisine of the tribes here. Some dishes are inspired by the neighboring state of Gujrat, and otherdishes are local to each region/district, most of which involve lots of pulses, and vegetables like wild mushrooms and bamboo shoots (especially in Dadra & Nagar Haveli). These local tribal foods are served along with jowar roti, raagi, or rice.

While vegetarian food is predominant in the region of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu is known for its sea food – mainly lobster, crabs and fish. The cuisine in Daman and Diu is partly Goan and partly Gujrati influenced.In additionto being delicious, these simple but unique dishes are also nutritious and you can’t stop asking for more. For its fine merger of great attractions both in terms of delectable food and local places, this union territory of India is unquestionably a dream destination for travelers.

Some of the famous dishes in this union territory are:

• Chicken Xacuti (A Damanesespecialty – spicy Daman style chicken curry with special Goan spices)
• Jetty Roll (The local variety of Kathi roll/wraps)
• Butter-garlic tiger prawns
• KhattaMeethaBhaat (Sweet and Sour flavoured rice)
• Freshly caught seafood such as fishes (Rohu, Katla, Mrigal) and delicious crab meat served with locally brewed liquor called Tami
• Undhiyu or Ubadiyu (a popular festive winter dish with a fine mix of vegetables, beans, yams, ad herbs)
• Few Gujrati delicacies such as Kadhi, Khakra, Dhokla and Shrikhand, with some local twist

To keep the authenticity of the food and its flavor intact, the locals of this union territory choose to cook the meals over wood fire using earthen pots. A wholesome meal in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is not complete without a glass of chaas (buttermilk) with a pinch of turmeric in it. The region of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu is full of stunning locations and the scrumplicious food adds to the overall delightful experience. Visit the region of this union territory and enjoy the culinary marvels of this beautiful destination.