When it comes to irresistible flavors and traditional snacking, Tulunadu and Malenadu are home to some of the most iconic treats in South India. These snacks carry the aroma of coconut oil, the warmth of local spices, and the authentic crunch that every Mangalorean loves.
At Mangalore Cart, we bring you the very best – handpicked and made with love, straight from the kitchens of Karnataka. Here are our top 10 must-try snacks that capture the taste and soul of our coastal homeland.
When it comes to irresistible flavors and traditional snacking, Tulunadu and Malenadu are home to some of the most iconic treats in South India. These snacks carry the aroma of coconut oil, the warmth of local spices, and the authentic crunch that every Mangalorean loves.
At Mangalore Cart, we bring you the very best – handpicked and made with love, straight from the kitchens of Karnataka. Here are our top 10 must-try snacks that capture the taste and soul of our coastal homeland.
When it comes to irresistible flavors and traditional snacking, Tulunadu and Malenadu are home to some of the most iconic treats in South India. These snacks carry the aroma of coconut oil, the warmth of local spices, and the authentic crunch that every Mangalorean loves.
At Mangalore Cart, we bring you the very best – handpicked and made with love, straight from the kitchens of Karnataka. Here are our top 10 must-try snacks that capture the taste and soul of our coastal homeland.
🥇 1. Vishnu Special Salted Banana Chips – Crispy & Authentic Coconut Oil Snack
A timeless classic! Made from fresh bananas and fried in pure coconut oil, these salted banana chips are the perfect companion for your evening tea. Light, crispy, and full of flavor – just like the ones you get in Mangalore homes.
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A timeless classic! Made from fresh bananas and fried in pure coconut oil, these salted banana chips are the perfect companion for your evening tea. Light, crispy, and full of flavor – just like the ones you get in Mangalore homes.
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🍠 2. Vishnu Special Genasina Sonte – Crispy Sweet Potato Sticks | Authentic Mangalore Snack – 200g
If you love a hint of sweetness with a crispy crunch, this snack is for you. Made from locally grown sweet potatoes (genasu), these golden sticks offer a delightful mix of flavor and nostalgia.
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If you love a hint of sweetness with a crispy crunch, this snack is for you. Made from locally grown sweet potatoes (genasu), these golden sticks offer a delightful mix of flavor and nostalgia.
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🌶️ 3. Vishnu Special Ghathiya Sev – Crispy & Spicy Snack – 200g
This crunchy Ghathiya Sev is spiced perfectly to give you that fiery Mangalore-style taste. A perfect tea-time snack that’s both bold and addictive!
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This crunchy Ghathiya Sev is spiced perfectly to give you that fiery Mangalore-style taste. A perfect tea-time snack that’s both bold and addictive!
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🥜 4. Vishnu Special Mixture with Cashew – Crunchy South Indian Snack – 250g
A royal mixture packed with the goodness of roasted cashews, sev, boondi, and spicy flavors. It’s a Mangalore favorite you’ll never get tired of.
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A royal mixture packed with the goodness of roasted cashews, sev, boondi, and spicy flavors. It’s a Mangalore favorite you’ll never get tired of.
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🍘 5. Vishnu Special Rice Kodubale – Authentic Mangalore Snack – 200g
Made from rice flour and coconut, Kodubale is one of Karnataka’s most loved snacks. Crunchy, spicy, and deeply satisfying — perfect for festive times or everyday snacking.
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Made from rice flour and coconut, Kodubale is one of Karnataka’s most loved snacks. Crunchy, spicy, and deeply satisfying — perfect for festive times or everyday snacking.
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🌿 6. Gokul Vacuum Fried Bendi Okra – Crunchy, Healthy & Delicious – 90g
A modern twist on traditional snacking! These vacuum-fried okra crisps are light, healthy, and retain the natural flavor of ladyfinger — a guilt-free treat for everyone.
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A modern twist on traditional snacking! These vacuum-fried okra crisps are light, healthy, and retain the natural flavor of ladyfinger — a guilt-free treat for everyone.
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🍪 7. Nankhatai | Narayan Katar – Traditional Indian Shortbread Biscuits – 250g
Soft, crumbly, and aromatic — these traditional Nankhatais are baked to perfection with pure ghee. A classic snack that melts in your mouth and fills your heart with homely warmth.
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Soft, crumbly, and aromatic — these traditional Nankhatais are baked to perfection with pure ghee. A classic snack that melts in your mouth and fills your heart with homely warmth.
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🎯 8. Vishnu Special Baby Kodubale – Authentic Mangalore Snack
Small in size but big in flavor! These Baby Kodubale are crunchy, savory rings of joy made with love and traditional recipes from Karnataka.
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Small in size but big in flavor! These Baby Kodubale are crunchy, savory rings of joy made with love and traditional recipes from Karnataka.
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🍌 9. Vishnu Special Banana Fruit Chips – Crispy Traditional Snack from Kerala
Golden, thin, and unbelievably crisp — these banana fruit chips are fried to perfection in pure coconut oil, giving them a delightful tropical flavor.
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Golden, thin, and unbelievably crisp — these banana fruit chips are fried to perfection in pure coconut oil, giving them a delightful tropical flavor.
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🌽 10. Vishnu Special Cornflake Spicy Mixture – Crunchy South Indian Snack – 200g
A spicy and tangy mix of cornflakes, peanuts, curry leaves, and traditional masalas — perfect for a quick munch or evening snack.
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A spicy and tangy mix of cornflakes, peanuts, curry leaves, and traditional masalas — perfect for a quick munch or evening snack.
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❤️ Taste the Tradition of Tulunadu & Malenadu
Each of these snacks tells a story — of tradition, family, and love for authentic Mangalorean flavors. Whether it’s the crunch of banana chips or the spice of Kodubale, these timeless recipes connect you back to your roots.
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Each of these snacks tells a story — of tradition, family, and love for authentic Mangalorean flavors. Whether it’s the crunch of banana chips or the spice of Kodubale, these timeless recipes connect you back to your roots.
