Fish and rice are the staple Goan food and the main occupation is tourism – over a million people visit the beaches of Goa each year. Goa combines old Portuguese architecture, and a distinct Portuguese flavour to the lifestyle, with a history that abounds with Indian mythology. Christmas, New Year, the Mardi Gras-like carnival, the Holi (Shimgo) parades, all add to the year round festivities. Thousands of people gather to view the body of St. Francis Xavier once every five years at the Basilica of Bom Jesus. Portuguese, Gomantak and other cuisines have all blended into the local cuisine and sorpotals, bebincas washed down with cashew fenis are a must with every visitor.
Ingredients:5 cup watersalt to taste 1 pinch sugar5 -6 petals gamboge (kokum)1 pinch asafoetidaa few sprigs coriander leaves1 tsp cumin seeds1 green chilli How to make tival : Soak the gambog in the water for about 10 –15 minutes or till it gives colour and flavour to the water. Take off the gambog. Wash and de-seed … Read more
Ingredients:2 litres milk2 tsp raisins6 big size moira bananas (not ripe)2 cup sugar1 cup coconut scraped1 tblsp cashew nuts crushed1/2 tsp cardamom powder3 tblsp butter How to make moira plantain croquettes : Cut bananas (without removing the skin) into 3 or 4 pieces and steam till soft. Cool, take off and lay in a flat … Read more
Ingredients:1/2 tsp red chilli powder2 tblsp bengal gram flour (besan)1/2 tsp coriander seed roasted and powderedoil for frying 1 cup coconut scraped1/4 tsp turmeric powder2 tblsp rice flour2 medium onionssalt to taste 3 cup drumstick flowers1/2 tsp tamarind pulp How to make drumsticks flower cutlets : Wash the flowers. Cut the onions fine and mix all the … Read more
Ingredients:1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 tsp sugar1 pinch asafoetida2 tblsp oil1 1/2 cup tomato puree2 green chillies2 cup warm water4 -5 curry leaves1/4 coconut mediumSalt to taste How to make tomato and coconut soup : Cut the coconut into small pieces. Wash , take off the stem and de-seed the green chillies. Heat up the oil … Read more
Ingredients:1/2 tblsp cardamom powder1/2 kg sweet potatoes4 cup water4 cup coconut scraped2 tblsp sagoSalt to taste 1/4 kg jaggery How to make sweet potato kheer : Take off sweet potatoes and cut into thin small slices. Stir fry them with sago in 2 cup of water, till potatoes become soft. Mix in jaggary. Extract 3 cup … Read more
Ingredients:1/2 bottle toddy1 tblsp sugar1 cup coconut scraped2 cup riceSalt to taste How to make sannas : Wash and soak rice overnight. In a blender grind the rice and coconut separately with toddy to make a thick batter. If necessary more toddy can be added to get the right consistency. Leave in a warm put … Read more
Ingredients:500 gms rice1 coconutSalt to taste How to make rice chapati : Clean, wash and soak he rice overnight. Scrape the coconut. Remove the rice and grind it along with scraped coconut and salt using very little water so that the dough is quite dry. Divide the dough into equal portions. Grease a banana leaf … Read more
Ingredients:1 cup coconut scraped5 peppercornssalt to taste 1 tblsp oil5 onions sliced5 cloves1/2 inch cinnamon6 big size mackerels (bangda) scaled8 red chillies whole1 tblsp coriander seeds1 small size tamarind6 cloves garlic2 tsp turmeric powder How to make mackerel masala : Wash and cut each mackerel into 4 pieces. Apply salt, then wash again after 5 minutes. … Read more
Ingredients:2 cup warm water2 tsp vinegar1/2 tsp pepper powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp clove powder3 tblsp oil2 tblsp desiccated coconut2 big size onions1 1/2 inch ginger1/4 cup yogurt750 gms mutton1 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp cinnamon powder6 cloves garlic1 tsp turmeric powderSalt to taste How to make goan mutton curry : Clean and wash the … Read more
Ingredients:1 lemon size tamarind2 tblsp ginger paste1 tblsp malt vinegar2 pomfret fish 1/2 cup coconut scraped6 red chillies whole 2 tblsp oil2 green chillies2 tblsp coriander seeds1 small tomato2 tsp garlic paste2 tsp cumin seedssalt to taste 1 small onion How to make goan fish curry : Clean, wash and cut each fish into 5-6 pieces. Cut onions … Read more
Ingredients:2 tsp ginger paste2 medium onions1 tblsp oil1 1/2 cup coconut milk2 tsp lemon juice600 gms river fish2 tsp garlic paste1 tsp turmeric powder1 sprig curry leaves3 green chillies1/2 tsp mustard seedsSalt to taste How to make fish moilee : Clean, wash and cut fish into medium sized pieces. Apply a little salt and lime … Read more
Ingredients:1 medium onion1 tsp tamarind pulp2 tsp coriander powder4 tblsp coconut oil750 gms fish (pomfret)5 cloves garlic1 cup hot water1 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste 2 tblsp coconut milk How to make mashli gashi : Clean and wash the fish thoroughly. Take off the scales, but leave the skin on. Halve the … Read more
Ingredients:2 green chilliessalt to taste 4 cloves garlic400 gms fish2 tblsp refined flour1 inch ginger2 tblsp oil1 egg beaten1 medium onion2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp garam masala powder3 -4 potatoesoil for frying 1/2 cup white bread crumbs1/2 tsp turmeric powdera few sprigs coriander leaves How to make fish cake : Boil, take off and mash the potatoes. … Read more
Ingredients:1 tsp garam masala powder1 inch cinnamon4 red chillies whole3/4 cup vinegar1 tblsp sugarsalt to taste 2 onions1 inch ginger10 cloves garlic2 1/2 tblsp ghee4 – 5 eggs1/2 tsp cumin seeds How to make egg vindaloo : Take off and cut the onions, ginger and garlic. Hard boil the eggs, shell and halve lengthwise. Grind the … Read more
Ingredients:1 cup water6 big size crabs8 red chillies whole1 tblsp tamarind pulp1/2 coconut scraped1 tsp garam masala powder8 cloves garlic1 tblsp oil1 big size onion sliced1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp cumin seeds How to make crab curry : Boil the crabs and clean them, only the body and claws are used (the crab claws can … Read more
Ingredients:2 cup cauliflower florets6 green cardamoms2 inch cinnamon4 tblsp green peas1 tsp cinnamon powder2 tblsp coriander leaves1 cup basmati rice6 cloves4 tblsp sweet corn1 medium onion1 tsp coriander powderSalt to taste 1/2 tsp clove powder1/2 tsp red chilli powder3 tblsp coconut milk4 tblsp ghee2 cup warm water How to make cauliflower pulao : Clean, wash and … Read more
Ingredients:1/2 tsp nutmeg grated2 tsp cardamom powder1 cup ghee20 egg yolks3 cup coconut milk10 gms refined flour1 kg castor sugar How to make bibinca : Preheat up the oven. Mix in the castor sugar to the coconut milk and stir till dissolved. Cream egg yolks till creamy and mix in to the coconut milk and … Read more