Goan summer delicacies to die for

SUMMER'S TREAT

Summer in Goa isn't just about the heat, it's about heritage, homegrown ingredients, and recipes that keep us grounded. When the sun blazes overhead, Goan kitchens come alive with cooling, seasonal delights.

REFRESHINGLY RERESHING

Ambil is a humble ragi-based drink made with buttermilk and sometimes jaggery. It's like Goan wisdom served in a bowl. Cooling, nourishing, and perfect for hot afternoons.

SWEET SUNSHINE

Mangoes rule the Goan summer, and nothing celebrates them better than aamras. Sweet, pulpy, sunshine on a plate. Best when enjoyed chilled.

THE SOUL COOLER

More than just a digestive, sol kadhi is the soul of a Goan summer meal. The blend of kokum and coconut milk cools the body and revives the spirit.

CRISPY COMFORT

These thinly sliced and lightly fried breadfruit pieces, locally called nirfanas kapa, bring a crunch to the plate. A simple preparation, but packed with summer flavours.

TROPICAL TREAT

It’s cashew season! Tender green cashews are peeled and cooked into flavourful curries. Sometimes with coconut, sometimes with peas or mushrooms.

TANGY SUMMER KICK

Unripe mango is called tor in Goa. When it is grated with coconut, chilies, and garlic, what you get is a chutney which is tangy, spicy. This is best enjoyed with steaming rice, bhakri (ragi bread), or gavan (rice dosa).

FABULOUS FIBRE

Phansachi bhaji is made from slightly unripe jackfruit and is locally known as shekk. It’s cooked with spices, grated coconut, and a mustard seed tempering and traditionally served on Macaranga peltata leaves for a naturally aromatic touch.

A SOFT HUG IN A BOWL

A ragi dessert that’s both nutritious and cooling. Cooked with jaggery and coconut milk, this satva is soft and melt-in-mouth, especially prepared for babies.

SUN-DRIED HERITAGE

Summer is papad-making season in Goa. Whether it's rice, urad dal, or jackfruit papads, they’re dried in the sun and stored for the year ahead.

GRAB YOUR MUNCH

Golden, crunchy, and mildly sweet, jackfruit chips are more than a snack. Fried in coconut oil, they bring back summer memories with every bite.

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