The Versova Koli seafood festival is held in Mumbai in the first fortnight every January and Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com discovers it's a foodie's paradise! Presenting the 12 best food items we spotted.
Kolis are the native inhabitants of Mumbai and this festival is the best way to get to know their culture, traditions, music and food, of course! There were over 30 food stalls with women and men dressed in their traditional attire serving people with love. A Tandoori Pomfret all set to be grilled...
Enormous-sized lobsters done the tandoori way.
An unusual offering was Prawn Tarts.
Konkan Clams Sukka.
Is a pizza with seafood toppings possible? Yes indeed, Tuna Pizza.
Delicious deep-fried Crab Lollipops.
Marinated Malai Pomfret spelled paplet. Grilled or fried -- you choose!
Yummy Prawns Samosas.
Fish Fry anyone? Bombil, surmai, prawns!
Seafood Momos whatever way you like -- fried, steamed or tandoori-style.
A patela full of scrumptious Prawns Biryani.
Sweet tooth? You won't be disappointed. Stuffed Bananas to your rescue.