Evening treats of iftar in Goa's capital, Panjim

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FOOD HAVEN

These days, evenings outside the Jama Masjid, in Panjim, have become a haven for food lovers, beyond the community that fasts and which will be celebrating Eid in April. 

Eid | Iftar | Meat Snacks | Jama Masjid Mosque | Panjim| North Goa | Photo: Avaneesh Raut

DIVERSE OPTIONS

An array of food stalls, set up around the mosque, can make it difficult to decide what to choose. There's something for everyone and the prices are reasonable, too. 

Eid | Meat Snacks | Jama Masjid Mosque | Panjim| North Goa | Photo: Avaneesh Raut

FLAVOUR-PACKED

The rolls are ideal as an evening snack. Stuffed with chicken or meat, or even a vegetarian option, and served with onions and mint chutney, they are a must-try. 

Rolls |Eid | Meat Snacks | Jama Masjid Mosque | Panjim| North Goa | Photo: Avaneesh Raut

READY TO SAVOUR

Choose from a variety of delicious kebab options, sheek, boti, or the regular malai, tandoori and others. Prepared right in front of you, you could pair these with some rumali roti.

Kebab | Eid | Meat Snacks | Jama Masjid Mosque | Panjim| North Goa | Photo: Avaneesh Raut

TOP PICKS

Russian cutlets, made of minced chicken with a crisp coating of vermicelli, are a favourite among many.

Cutlet | Eid | Meat Snacks | Jama Masjid Mosque | Panjim| North Goa | Photo: Avaneesh Raut

PERFECT SNACK

Samosas are the perfect evening snack for iftar. These are stuffed with some delicious and well-spiced kheema (mince).

Samosa | Eid | Meat Snacks | Jama Masjid Mosque | Panjim| North Goa | Photo: Avaneesh Raut

HEARTY MEAL

There are plenty of meat gravies to try out as well. For those who love dal and lentil gravy, Haleem is a healthy and hearty meal option.

Haleem | Eid | Meat Snacks | Jama Masjid Mosque | Panjim| North Goa | Photo: Avaneesh Raut

REFRESHING DRINKS

The drinks are tasty and cooling, perfect for the summer that appears to have already set in. Falooda and Mohabbat ka Sharbat are beyond refreshing, and are available by the litre, too.

Falooda | Eid | Meat Snacks | Jama Masjid Mosque | Panjim| North Goa | Photo: Avaneesh Raut

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