7 Goan foods you should try at least once

Abigail Crasto

BEEF SAMOSAS

Stuffed with spiced minced beef, Goans love to snack on these hot, fried-to-perfection samosas, especially after Sunday mass.

Goa| Food| Hot | Flavours| | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

RECHEADO MACKEREL

Even the tantalizing aroma as it fries testifies that the spicy-tangy recheado masala and mackerel is an unmatched combo.

Goa| Food| Red masala| fish| | Photo: Roxanne D'Silva

GOAN FISH CURRY

This humble Goan curry has a special significance for the locals who enjoy it regularly with ukde (parboiled) rice.

Goa| Food| Thali| Humble meal| | Photo: Katia Goes

XACUTI

Get a feel of Goa with Xacuti, a thick coconut and spice curry that makes an appearance at many Goan celebrations.

Goa| Food| Special| Xacuti| | Photo: Gomantak Times

PORK SORPOTEL

Another Goan specialty that's prepared on special occasions in Catholic homes is the spicy pork curry, called Sorpotel.

Goa| Food| Pork| Red curry| | Photo: Venita Gomes

CUTLET PAO

Enjoying this Goan street food while watching the sun go down is the comfort food you never knew you needed.

Goa| Street food| Delicious|

CHICKEN CAFREAL

The tangy-spicy, green Chicken Cafreal is a favourite and to-die-for dish where every bite awakens your taste buds.

Goa| Street delight| Green| Chicken| | Photo: Abigail Mendes

BEBINCA

Relished on sweet occasions like Christmas, this multiple layered dessert is absolutely irresistible.

Goa| Sweet| Christmas| Layers|

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