Goa's monsoon snack plate is simply irresistible

Kimberly Colaco

SEASONAL DELIGHTS

As the rains arrive and Goa turns lush, roadside kiosks (gaddas) serve delicious, hot, seasonal snacks — the perfect comfort food to enjoy with friends during the monsoons.

Goa | Monsoon | Rains| Snacks | Food | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

CRISPY COMPANIONS

Long, mildly pungent chillies are deseeded, dipped in a tangy spiced gram flour batter, and deep-fried to golden perfection — making for the perfect crispy, flavourful companion, mirchi.

Goa | Monsoon | Rains| Snacks | Food | mirchi | Photo: MD

GOAN BITES

You can't visit Goa without trying out the all-important street food — cutlet pao — a crispy, spiced beef fillet tucked into local bread along with rich gravy and fresh salad.

Goa | Monsoon | Rains| Snacks | Food | cutlet pao | Photo: MD

ROASTED TO PERFECTION

Roadside gaddas serve roasted bhutta (corn on the cob) — perfectly charred and spiced with a tangy blend of lime and masalas, making for a tasty monsoon snack.

Goa | Monsoon | Rains| Snacks | Food | corn | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

PIPING HOT POTATOES

Feel the chill in the air soften with the warmth of steaming hot kappa — Goan potato fritters — deliciously paired with a spicy chutney for dipping.

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SWEET TREATS

Got overripe bananas? No worries! Mix them with a bit of flour and sugar, knead into a dough, and fry to golden perfection — your delicious, sweet, banana buns are ready to enjoy!

Goa | Monsoon | Rains| Snacks | Food | banana buns | Photo: MD

CRISPY ONIONS

The perfect onion bhajiya is crisp on the outside and tender, flavourful inside — a delicious treat that pairs beautifully with the earthy scent of rain-soaked soil.

Goa | Monsoon | Rains| Snacks | Food | bhajiya | Photo: MD

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