Savouring Goa: 6 Irresistible culinary delights you must taste

May 6, 2024

By: Ayush Mehrotra

Sorpotel

A traditional Goan pork dish, sorpotel is a spicy and tangy curry made with pork meat, liver, and offal. It's cooked with vinegar, aromatic spices, and sometimes toddy vinegar for a unique flavour.

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Xacuti

A rich and aromatic curry made with chicken or lamb, xacuti features a flavorful blend of roasted spices, coconut, and poppy seeds. It's known for its complex flavours and creamy texture.

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Bebinca

A quintessential Goan dessert, bebinca is a multi-layered pudding made with coconut milk, eggs, sugar, and ghee. Each layer is baked individually, resulting in a rich and indulgent dessert.

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Feni

Goa's famous alcoholic beverage, feni is a potent liquor made from cashew apples or coconut sap. It can be enjoyed neat or in cocktails and is an integral part of Goan culture.

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Rava Fried Fish

A popular street food and appetiser in Goa, rava fried fish features fresh fish fillets coated in a spiced semolina (rava) batter and shallow fried until crispy and golden brown.

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Bhaji Pav

A Goan twist on the classic Indian street food, bhaji pav consists of spicy vegetable curry (bhaji) served with buttered bread rolls (pav). It's a hearty and flavourful snack enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

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