This food festival unveils Goa's Saraswat cuisine

Kimberly Colaco

CATCH THE FLAVOURS!

With over 30 stalls offering Saraswat delicacies, masalas, and sweets, the celebration of flavours wraps up tomorrow, February 9. Don’t miss out—head to SPGDA Ground, Fatorda, Margao, in South Goa, before it ends!

South Goa| Margao| Saraswat Food and Cultural Festival | Celebrating flavours | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

ANNUAL TRADITION

Held annually, the festival encourages local Saraswat entrepreneurs and start-ups to set up their stalls and sell authentic Saraswat cuisine and local items at the festival.

South Goa| Margao| Saraswat Food and Cultural Festival | Celebrating flavours | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

CULTURE, COMMUNITY & TASTE

Many Saraswat-owned restaurants have set up stalls at the festival, offering visitors a chance to indulge in the rich flavours of their culinary traditions.

South Goa| Margao| Saraswat Food and Cultural Festival | Celebrating flavours | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

MAKING MEMORIES

The Saraswat Food and Cultural Festival has become a lively meeting point, where traditions are celebrated and connections are forged, all in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

South Goa| Margao| Saraswat Food and Cultural Festival | Celebrating flavours | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

BEYOND FOOD

In addition to the mouth-watering food, the festival provides an opportunity for members of the community to showcase their talents in dancing, drawing, singing and crafts.

South Goa| Margao| Saraswat Food and Cultural Festival | Celebrating flavours | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

COMFORT FOOD

Kangachyo Nevrios—these are an absolute must-try. This delightful treat is made with a soft, golden-brown sweet potato layer that’s delicately stuffed with freshly grated coconut and rich jaggery.

South Goa| Margao| Saraswat Food and Cultural Festival | Celebrating flavours | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

STEAMED PERFECTION

Don't come back without having donne. Prepared with rice batter and coconut jaggery filling, it is shaped into a cone using jackfruit leaves. For the final product, it is steamed.

South Goa| Margao| Saraswat Food and Cultural Festival | Celebrating flavours | Photo: Kimberly Colaco

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