Goan Cafreal is a vibrant and aromatic dish rooted in Goa’s Portuguese-influenced cuisine. It features chicken or fish marinated in a fragrant green paste made from fresh coriander, mint, green chilies, garlic, ginger, and spices like cumin and peppercorns. The marinade, with a hint of tangy vinegar, infuses the meat with bold, herbaceous flavors. Traditionally cooked over a slow flame,…
Traditional Goan curry is most favourite made with freshly grated coconut, toasted coriander seeds, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, turmeric, tamarind etc. The curry has a deliciously spicy, and tangy flavour . It is usually accompanied with rice or bread. Different types of fishes can be used such as kingfish, mackerel, shark, etc. This dish can be identified by its orange…
Mackerel Para, is a traditional pickle wherein the dried salted mackerel is marinated in a very strong and sour concoction. Just empty the contents from packet onto the frying pan n fry for five minutes. Taste is very strong and sour. Goes very well with rice
The Konkani word chepnim translates to “pressed”, while tora are “raw mangoes”. An age old Goan traditional pickle with no oil and Salt as the main ingredient that aids in curing and preserving the mangoes that shrink in size, change colour, while releasing their juices. A brine is created when whole baby mangoes are kept under weight.
Prawns Balchao is a fiery dish that finds its origins in Goa. Prawns are stir-fried first and then added to a pickled curry sauce to create a dish that makes your taste buds tingle and leaves you asking for more.
Recheado Masala is a creation of indo-portuguese. The Portuguese work “recheado” means stuffed. its a staple spice paste which is found in every Goan home. its normally used for seafood specially for fishes like Mackerels and pomfrets where they are simply stuffed with this spice paste and then shallow fried. However this spice paste is very versatile and can be…
Roast meat is an all time Goan favorite. This is a super moist, perfectly seasoned, traditional Goan tender roast beef recipe. Roast meat can be enjoyed with cooked potatoes, french fries, along with a salad or as a sandwich. Beef chilly fry can also be prepared using this roast meat.
Solie Para/Kite Fish , is a traditional pickle wherein the dried salted Kite fish is marinated in a very strong and sour concoction. Just empty the contents from packet onto the frying pan n fry for five minutes. Taste is very strong and sour. Goes very well with rice.