Our distinguished Food Habits!
Actually food habits of any community really reflect the simple
availability of raw food in a specific region in which that community
is located. How could it be untrue for Kudaldeshkars? Since the
community had its base in the Konkan area, food habits are naturally
influnced by the sea coast.
Naturally,fish was and is the primary ingredient. Various varieties
of fish are merrily consumed. Since availability of fish is a seasonal
story, even dry fish becomes necessary. Fish is either fired or
made into a delicious curry. Kudaldeshkars dont consider fish as
a non veg diet. Fish is considered SAMUNDERKA PHOOL, flower of the
sea. Chicken and Mutton are considered a nonveg diet.
Coconut and rice come as second supporting diet. Coconut remains in daily
food in various forms. Rice being the staple food, is consumed for lunch
and dinner and also for breakfast as PEJ (Porridge).
Kudaldeshkars are not to keen in fruits intake. But the Konkan region is one of the biggest for growing
Bananas and offcourse Alphanso Mango, king of fruits.
Kudaldeshkars mostly prefer fried, cooked, hot and tasty dishes. Basically fish eaters. But they are also always
willing to try new food styles as well.