consists of regional foods popular in Goa
, located along India
's west coast along the Arabian Sea
. Seafood, coconut milk
, rice and paste are main ingredients of Goan delicacies. The area is located in a tropical climate, and spices and flavors are intense. Use of Kokum
is another distinct feature. Goan food cannot be considered complete without fish. It is similar to the Malvani cuisine
/ Konkani cuisine.
The cuisine of Goa is influenced by its Hindu origins, four hundred years of Portuguese colonialism
, and modern techniques. The state is frequented by tourists visiting its beaches and historic sites, so its food has an international aspect.
The cuisine is mostly seafood based, the staple food
is rice and fish
is the most common delicacy, others include pomfret
. Among the shellfish
, tiger prawns
food of Goa is unique, and the Christian
food is influenced by the Portuguese.
Introduction of new edibles to Goan cuisine
The Portuguese brought potatoes
to Goa. Of these tomatoes and potatoes were not accepted by the Hindus
until the late 20th century. The most important part of Goan spices, the Chillies
were introduced to Goan cuisine by the Portuguese which became immensely popular. All these above mentioned ingredients were not used in Goan cuisine before the advent of the... Read More