Traditional Goan Mushroom Xacuti Mushrooms, also known as alambi, are loved by many people today. Young people, in particular, enjoy eating a variety of mushroom dishes. However, the mushrooms commonly available today are generally cultivated using artificial methods. Compared to these commercially cultivated mushrooms, fresh mushrooms are exceptionally delicious, especially Read more
Authentic Goan Seafood Recipe with Coconut | Step-by-Step Guide Tisrya are clams, one of Goa’s most loved shellfish delicacies. Their rich, naturally sweet taste makes them a favourite ingredient in traditional Goan seafood recipes. A variety of authentic Goan dishes are prepared using clams, including Tisrya Sukhe, Tisrya Dabdabit, and Read more
Mango is rightly known as the king of fruits, and it is hard to find someone who does not love its sweet and delicious taste. During the mango season, people enjoy eating fresh mangoes and preparing a variety of mango-based desserts and recipes. Popular treats such as mango sheera, mango Read more
Goa is home to many varieties of mangoes. Among them, the Mankurad mango is the king of Goan mangoes. Another variety called Musrad(or Mussarat / Monserrate), which has a reddish-green skin, is especially used for making mango halwa. This traditional Goan sweet is known for its exceptional taste. Made with Read more
As summer begins, the markets start filling up with seasonal delights like mangoes, jackfruit, and jamuns. Among these summer treats, another special seasonal delight that attracts everyone is fresh cashew nuts. Skilled home cooks use these tender cashews to prepare a variety of delicious dishes. One such spicy and flavourful Read more
Goan vegetarian cuisine is known for its incredible variety, rich flavours, and deep-rooted traditions. Many authentic Goan recipes have been lovingly passed down through generations, with each family adding its own unique touch. However, over time, several traditional dishes have slowly faded away with the older generations. One such rare Read more
Uddamethi is a well-known and delicious Goan curry. this unique style of curry can be made in both vegetarian and seafood versions. In vegetarian cuisine, uddamethi is prepared using raw mango (amlechi uddamethi), and it is also made with other sour fruits like ambade and bimbla. In seafood variations, bangdyachi uddamethi Read more
In Goa, raw mango—locally called amli or tora—is widely used in the kitchen. It is not only added to vegetarian dishes but also used in fish preparations. One popular dish made with raw mango is Uddamethi. This curry, prepared with split black gram (urad dal) and fenugreek seeds, has a Read more
In the coastal regions of Goa and Konkan, a sour fruit known as Ambade (Hog Plums) is found. In Goan cuisine, various dishes are prepared using this tangy fruit. You can often spot Ambade trees in the courtyards or backyards of Goan homes. The fruit begins to appear around the Read more
In the Konkani language, flattened rice is called fov and ros means coconut milk or extract. Hence, this delicacy made by soaking fov in coconut milk is popularly known as Rosatle Fov. In Goa, pohe (flattened rice) hold special importance during Diwali. It’s impossible to imagine a Goan Diwali without Read more