They’re tasty, they’re preservative-free, they’re munchies in Goa

Evelyn Siqueira

ON A LIGHTER NOTE

You’ve probably heard about Goa’s amazing traditional snacks, ranging from crispy patties to succulent rissois to juicy sausage pao. But, if you’re up for something a tad lighter, Goa has plenty of that, too.

Goa | snacks | traditional | healthy laddoos | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

NEED TO KNOW

Finger foods such as sweet potato chips, jackfruit chips, chakli, fenori, gram, rajgira laddoos and mana are just a few of the ever-popular light bites that Goans love to reach out for when it comes to munchies.

Goa | healthy snacks | traditional | rajgira laddoos | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

WHERE TO FIND THEM

They’re available in supermarkets and even your neighbourhood provision store. For a wide selection, browse through the shelves of these outlets …

Goa | healthy snacks | traditional | chakli | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

SAHAKAR BHANDAR

With branches across Goa as well as Panjim, this supermarket stocks quite a range of these delicious savoury and sweet eats.

Goa | healthy snacks | traditional | chakli | nuts | wheat laddoos | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

GLOBAL TO LOCAL

The neatly packaged items on the shelves of this store have been prepared by women from self-help groups as well as home cooks.

Global to Local Goan | Goa | Panjim | food | sweets | Photo: Evelyn Siqueira

PANAJI BHAGINI MANDAL

Located in the heart of Panjim, don’t forget to stop by this shop and pick up a couple of tempting munchies while visiting Panjim.

Goa | snacks | traditional | ragi laddoos | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

OPP BJP OFFICE

Another outlet that’s easy to miss while you’re travelling on the busy roads of the capital city is a modest little place right opposite the BJP office in Panjim.

Goa | snacks | traditional | chiroti | fenori | palmeirs | angel wings | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

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