When you are in Goa, you can’t simply ignore the food variations here
For your gastronomical delight you can try out a number of traditional and contemporary dishes during your trip to Goa. There are a number of eating joints in order to cater to the diverse needs of the tourists and the locals.
The blending of different cooking styles have made Goan dishes so exclusive and a food lovers favorite among the Indian cuisines. Besides, the popular Rice, Fish, Curry and Feni the other Goan delicacies also incorporate prawns, beef, sausages and seafood. The scrumptious vegetarian dishes may also tantalize your taste buds. The sorpotel and prawn balchao are among the priority list of the tourists and the locals. Soups, curries, pickles are prepared from prawns, crabs, lobsters, mussels, ladyfish, pomfrets, oysters and clams. The cuisines of Goa are generally chilli hot, pungent and spicy. The items are usually prepared with coconut, fish and rice. Grinding is required for almost all the recipes.
The traditional methods of cooking of Goan dishes include clay pots and firewoods. This imparts a smoky flavor to the cuisines of Goa.
A sneak peak at the popular Goan Preparations:
- Pork Vindaloo: Vinegar and garlic are used for seasoning the pork. Formerly it was prepared as a stew. The Goans palm sap vinegar and spices add a different flavor to the item. You can also use prawns, chicken and meat instead of pork for this preparation.
- Chicken Xacuti: Coriander leaves, nutmeg, ginger, red and green chilies and cloves are used for this spicy preparation. Lemon juice and tamarind are also used for this curry. The chefs also prepare this dish with mutton instead of chicken.
- Bibinca: It is a sweet dish. Flour, coconut milk, ghee, sugar, coconut juice are used for the preparation.
- Sorpotel: This item is prepared with boneless pork and toddy vinegar. Clove, garlic, cumin seed, red dried chillies, cinnamon, green chillies ginger, and pepper are also made used for the preparation. For better taste you can reheat the item.
- Fish Curry: To make a fine paste, grounded coconut is mixed with turmeric powder, red chillies, cumin seeds, peppercorns, garlic, coriander seeds and ginger. With a cup of water and salt, tamarind juice, sliced onions, kokum and dried mango are added. Fish is added after that. The locals usually prefer this fish curry.
Food of Goa is the perfect amalgamation of different culture and societies. The food of Goa is not only tasty but also healthy since it is prepared with fresh ingredients.
