Savor the Seas: Coastal Trail Food Festival Sets Sail with Flavors from Gujarat to Konkan

Food lovers and coastal cuisine connoisseurs, mark your calendars! Novotel Pune is here with The Great India Coastal Trail, a sensational celebration of India's most vibrant shoreline kitchens—from the spice-laden shores of Gujarat to the fiery depths of Malvani curries. This gastronomic journey brings together the bold, the tangy, and the unforgettable flavours of Gujarat, Goa, Malvan, and Konkan under one culinary roof.

This unique festival will spotlight a curated selection of iconic dishes, offering an authentic taste of the western coast’s diverse seafood traditions:

From the Coastal Kitchens of Gujarat

• Pomfret Fry (Gujarati Style): A golden, crispy delicacy marinated in green chilies, garlic, turmeric, and lemon—pan-fried to perfection.
• Prawns Curry (Kolmi no Patio): A sweet-spicy-tangy seafood curry infused with coconut, tamarind, and jaggery, rooted in Parsi-Gujarati heritage.
• Surmai Bhujna: Dry-fried seer fish steeped in traditional spices, offering a hearty coastal bite.

Goa on a Plate

• Goan Fish Curry: A signature dish with coconut, red chilies, and kokum—tangy, comforting, and deeply satisfying.
• Fish Recheado: Pomfret or mackerel stuffed with a bold red masala, shallow-fried for a spicy, smoky flavor explosion.
• Prawns Vindaloo: A fiery and vinegary twist on prawns, reflecting Goa’s Portuguese-influenced culinary past.
• Calamari Rava Fry: Squid rings rolled in semolina and fried crisp—a beachside favorite.

Malvani & Konkani Culinary Gems

• Bombil Fry (Bombay Duck): The beloved lizardfish, lightly battered in rava and spices, crisped to melt-in-mouth texture.
• Malvani Fish Curry: A rich, coconut-heavy curry with surmai or pomfret, seasoned with Malvani masalas and red chilies.
• Kolambi Bhaat: A fragrant prawn pulao that blends warmth, spice, and festivity in every bite.
• Bangda Tikhale: Spicy mackerel curry simmered in peppery, robust Konkani spices.
• Solkadhi: A cooling pink drink made with kokum and coconut milk, served as a refreshing seafood companion.

“The Coastal Trail Food Festival is more than a food event—it’s a cultural voyage,” said Mr Anant Leeka, General Manager, Novotel Pune.  “Each dish reflects the essence of its coastline, offering guests a sensory deep-dive into the traditions and tastes that define India’s western seaboard.”

Guests can expect live cooking stations, regional chefs, traditional music, and immersive culinary storytelling sessions. Whether you’re a seafood aficionado or a curious foodie, the festival promises an unforgettable dive into the soul of India’s coastal cuisine.

 What: Stories from the Shore, India’s Coastal Treasures

Where: The Square, Novotel Pune Nagar Road

When: 20^th -29^th June 2025, 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm