The 'Tallal Kabbu' – cubes of sugar rolled in spiced and then deep-fried is a great ying and yang of sweet and spicy
If you want to break into eating bitter gourd, the 'Karathe Menaskai', bitter gourd with chilli, tamarind, jaggery and diced sugarcane is a brilliant option
The 'Kismuri' is something we rarely see any more in Mangalore region and therefore it is something to try – deep-fried raw banana tossed with spices, lemon, onion and coconut shavings