This section of Goa's
Best Directory showcases list of Best Goan Cuisine & Sweets of Goa.
"Sannas"
Description: "Sannas"
are commonly known as the Goan rice cakes in the world outside
Goa. But to the traditional Goan foodie, Sannas are an inseparable
part of any festivity be it the Church feast, birthday
party, anniversary, christening, communion, or simply a bash,
the sannas have to be decorating the table.
Goan Fish Curry & Rice
Description: Goa is known for
its delicious sea food preparations. Fish Curry and Rice (or
Xitt Codi in konkani) is a staple diet for many Goans.
Goan Prawn Curry & Rice
Description: Goan Prawn curry
tastes delicious & great with plain steamed or boiled rice.
Goan Crab Curry
Description: Goan Crab Curry
is a fantastic hot & spicy recipe for all you crab -lovers.
Goes so well with hot rice makes your mouth water.
Goan Chicken Xacuti
Description: Most people know
that Chicken Xacuti is actually pronounced
as shakuti. Its a unique dish that consists of Poppy seeds and
Kashmiri Chillies. The pronunciation "Shakuti" is
most probably derived from the word "Chacuti" which
is Portuguese, although the Portuguese Chacuti is brownish in
colour as compared to the red Goan Xacuti.
Goan Chicken Cafreal
Description: Chicken Cafreal
is the equivalent of Portuguese-style grilled chicken and the
sauce it is marinated in tastes a lot like the famous Portuguese
Peri-peri sauce. Serve Chicken Cafreal hot with a fresh green
salad.
Goan Chicken Vindaloo
Description: This is a goan
chicken dish called Chicken Vindaloo. If you
are fed up with ordinary chicken preparations, it is a very
good option to try out. First I thought,the red color of the
dish is due to adding by some color,but after the dish was prepared;
I was suprised by the color and texture of the curry. It was
so good in taste too. Vinegar and spices are the specialities
of chicken vindaloo. If u don't like to add vinegar,replace
it with lemon juice.This dish will create hot and tangy taste
in your taste buds.
Mackeral Para / Goan Fish Pickle
Description: Para is prepared
prior to the onset of the monsoon, when fresh fish may not always
be available. Para is usually served as an accompaniment to
other dishes. Remove the
required amount from the jar and fry in a little oil.
Prawn Balchao
Description: Prawn Balchao is
a fiery dish from Goa (in coastal western India) is almost like
a pickle! Do as the Goans do and serve it with hot plain boiled
rice.
Chilli Calamari / Squid Fry
Description: Squid Calamari
is a quick and easy seafood starter recipe and is very popular
in most of the sea-side restaurants in Goa. You can adjust the
spice according to your preference for this recipe. This is
an excellent starter recipe for the seafood lovers preparation
time is also around 10-15 minutes.
Crab Xec Xec
Description: Crab Xec Xec refers
to crabs (preferably rock crabs) cooked in a pre roasted coconut
gravy.
Goan Sambharachi Kodi (prawn curry)
Description: Goan Sambharachi Kodi (prawn
curry) ... Cook and eat with boiled Goa rice as a curry.
If heated everyday, this curry can last for a weeks.
Ambot Tik
Description: 'Ambot' means 'Sour'
in konkani & 'Tik' means 'Pungent'. This is a traditional
dish in both Goa & Mangalore. The preparation style is a
little different though, but the majority of the ingredients
remains the same. This is a delicious Goan hot (spicy) and sour
curry, made with prawns or fish. Tastes great with steamed or
boiled rice.
Bebinca
Description:A traditional rich
Goan dessert, Bebinca is a must have at any celebration be it
a birth, wedding, Christmas or Easter! Making Bebinca requires
patience - a layer can only be added when the one below it is
cooked - but the end result is well worth the effort. Traditional
Bebinca has 16 layers, but you can make as many as you like.
Prepare Perada (Guava cheese)
Description: Perad is a another
well known Goan delicacy that serves two purposes, it can be
eaten for breakfast on toast when it is not fully cooked or
as a dessert when fully cooked.Also internationally known as
guava cheese,is a chewy fudge like sweet meat made of power
packed vitamin C power house guavas and sugar.
Godshe
Description: Godshe is one of
those finest tea time surprises is had for tea.
Coconut Jaggery Pancakes
Description: Goan Pancakes
are filled with coconut and jaggery making them unique to Goa
because of the Goan Jaggery.
Doce
Description: A very special
sweet is an all time enjoyable traditional sweet made of coconut,
split chick peas and sugar blended in the perfect proportions
to give you a mind blowing delicacy which has its origin in
Portugal.
Pinac
Description: Pinaca or Mootli
was Grandma's favorite take home delicacy whenever she visited
Goa . This sweet shaped like balls is packed with all time Goan
favorite ingredients like coconut jaggery, Goa rice and coconut.
A must after every meal or a favorite tea time snack.
Cocada
Description: This delicacy brings
you coconut enriched with nutritious semolina and sugar to make
your taste buds crave for more.
The "Goan Patolleo"
Description: The "Goan
Patolleo". Patolleo or Patoleo are known to command a nostalgic
feeling among Goans for centuries and are a very aromatic and
simple preparation of a delicacy that Goans faithfully root
for, year after year.the Goan sweet patolleos are intrinsically
connected to the use of turmeric leaves in which they are baked
or steamed leaving a distinct aromatic flavour which is in itself
a big draw to the taste buds. Other variations of the Patolleos
are the "Kholle" or "Dhonne" which are cone
shaped patolleos made with jackfruit leaves instead of turmeric
leaves and have a similar following when it comes to its distinct
taste.
Vonn / Coconut Jaggery Dessert
Description: A traditional dessert
in Goa served for festive occassions. This recipe takes a lot
of time and effort so you need atleast half of day for preparing
the vonn.
Dodol
Description: Dodol is one of
the famous Goan sweetmeats, traditionally prepared at Christmas
time. This is a soft jaggery-flavoured fudge made from palm-sap
jaggery, rice flour, coconut milk, butter and vanilla essence.
Preparation of this sweet is similar to Indian Halwa. It is
usually cooled in a flat pan and served in slices, and is very
sweet. This moist dark jaggery cake is a must during special
occasions in Goa.
