Margao, a shopper's delight

Kimberly Colaco

FISHY FIESTA

Dried fish is a seasonal product available at the main fish markets in Margao. These are typically available during the monsoon season when fresh fish is scarce.

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SAUSAGE DAYS

The municipal market in Margao has a section for pork meat and local sausages, a Goan delicacy. This part of the market is always bustling over the weekends.

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SPICY HEIST

The SGPDA market is flooded with spices like dried chilies and other exotic varieties, which locals stock up for the lean season.

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AROMATIC TEPHLAM

If you happen to be in the municipal market, then don't forget to pick up tephlam, which are used to spice up the fish curry.

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BORAMS, BERRIES

Some of the smaller markets offer a vast variety of fruits and vegetables, including local favourites like borams and kandas.

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UBIQUITOUS KOKUM

Dried kokum is ubiquitous at this Goan market. It's that magic ingredient thrown in every Goan dish - Sol Kadi to fish curries, and vegetable dishes.

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ROOT FRUITS

Sweet potato is a seasonal and common crop in the State. There's a good chance you'll find them alongside other root vegetables at the . SGPDA market.

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