A little look at a Goan chef busy in his kitchen. Goan cuisine consists of regional foods popular in Goa, an Indian state located along India's west coast on the shore of the Arabian Sea. Chicken, lamb, seafood, coconut milk, rice, and local spices are some of the main ingredients in Goan cuisine. The area is located in a tropical climate, which means that spices and flavors are intense. Use of kokum is another distinct feature. Goan food is considered incomplete without fish. It is similar to Malvani or Konkani cuisine. Humann (हूमण in Konkani), fish curry and rice (शीत or भात), also known as kadi or ambot Fried fish (तळील्ले नूस्ते) Fish suke or dhabdhabit (सुकें) – Dry spicy preparation of fish, eaten as a side dish Fish udid methi or uddamethi (उद्दमेथी) – Type of curry consisting of fenugreek and mackerel; a vegetarian version of this dish is also prepared using hog plums (or anything sour and tangy, such as pieces of raw mango) Kismur (किस्मुर) – A type of side dish normally consisting of dried fish (mostly mackerel or shrimp), onions, and coconut Dangar – Goan fish cutlets (डांगर) Kalputi – A dish normally prepared from the head of a large fish, with onions and coconut Bhaji or shak – a fritter made with different vegetables and fruits (भाजी or शाक) Khatkhate (ख़तखतें) Tondak – a dish made with beans, cashews, etc. (तोंडाक) Different varieties of sweets made with rice and lentils, such as payasu, patoli, madgane, kheer, etc. (गोड्शें) Different varieties of pickles and papads (लोणचे or पापड) Solachi kadi – a spicy coconut and kokum curry (कडी) Ambot tik – A spicy and sour curry prepared with fish Arroz doce – A Portuguese derivative of kheer (sweetened rice) Balchão – A curry made with prawns/shrimp Canja de galinha – A type of chicken broth served with rice and chicken, which is originally a Goan recipe Chamuça – A Goan/Portuguese derivative of the samosa Chouriço – A spicy pork sausage Croquettes – Beef cutlets that are common as a snack Feijoada – A stew brought by the Portuguese Roast beef and beef tongue – Popular entrees at Goan celebrations Sorpotel – A very spicy pork dish eaten with sannas or pão (Goan bread) Xacuti – Type of curry made with roasted grated coconut and pieces of chicken or lamb Samarein chi kodi – Goan curry made with fresh and dried prawns Patoleo or patoli – A dish of turmeric leaves stuffed with rice, dal, jaggery, and coconut Sanna – A dry rice cake; a variant of idli Solantule kodi – A spicy coconut and kokum curry Vindaloo – A spicy curry with pork, chicken, or lamb. The name is derived from the Portuguese term for a garlic and wine (vinho e alho) marinade; this dish is popular in the West, particularly the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand; not related to aloo (potato)[3] Bebik – A pudding traditionally eaten at Christmas Ros omelette – An omelette drowned in spicy chicken or chickpea gravy and served with pão (Goan bread)

• published: 18 Jun 2015
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