Goan Cuisine and Dining - Yummylicious!

Lip smacking, delicious, tempting, scrumptious, delectable and extremely irresistible. These are the terms that best describe Goan cuisine. Goan cuisine is often confused with Malvani cuisine of the entire Konkan region that includes Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka. Even though Malvani cuisine overlaps Goan cuisine, Goa has a distinctive gourmet treasure of its own.

Being a coastal area, seafood is abundant in Goa, and the Goans have done a great job of making it highly delectable. The staple diet of the Goans is rice with a host of fish curries. Feni is a popular drink and is made from cashew apples. Coconut, being abundant in the area, is also readily used to enhance the flavor of many dishes and drinks.

Of course, there is a lot more to Goan cuisine than just rice, fish and feni. Chicken and beef are also popular and at the same time there is no dearth of vegetarian fare. Popular vegetarian delights of Goa are Mushroom Tondak, Khatkhatem, Sushelle, Kokam Curry, Sannas, and Karathiacho Kuval. The spectacular seafood of Goa includes prawns, lobsters, crabs, pomfrets, clams, ladyfish, mussels, and oysters. Goan food is more or less simple but most of it is hot, spicy, and pungent.

Goa is truly a seafood lover’s paradise. One is simple left amazed at the various ways in which seafood is cooked here to create myriad delicacies. Seafood dishes not to be missed while in Goa include Traditional Fish Curry, Prawn Balchao, Sorak, Onion Fish Curry, Crab Curry, Oyster Pie, Prawn Temperado and Portuguese Sardines. A large variety of soups, and starters

Needless to say, Port Wines are a rage in Goa owing to its former colonial connection. Some five star hotels and deluxe restaurants even serve Vintage Port Wine that can be enjoyed a prelude to a dessert. Goan cocktails and different types of Feni are also tempting.

How can we forget the mouth-watering cakes and bakes of Goa? This is one state with a serious sweet tooth. Dhonos, Sans Rival Cake, Neurios, Christmas Cake, Coconut Macaroons, Dodol and Bebinca are just some of the many sweet treats to be enjoyed in Goa.

Goan fare is also influenced by Portugese cuisine and the recipes of the colonizer have been passed on from generation to generation. Furthermore there are Hindu and Christian influences as well. This blend of various influences creates a unique harmony to make Goan food stand apart among the several rich cuisines of India. Bon Apetit!

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