By Shireen Jamooji
January 17, 2024
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Seafood and Goa are synonymous, and there are so many dishes to explore. Prawns feature heavily in the cuisine and there are many interesting dishes to sample. Here are a few to try
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A mildly spiced coconut curry that”s tangy and sweet with a complex flavour from spices and a mild heat from slit green chillies.
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Spicy and sour, this coconut-based prawn curry is made with tamarind or kokum pulp for a tangy twist to the regular creamy coconut curry.
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A popular condiment served alongside Goan thalis, it’s made from dried shrimp and spices and is often made with onions and chillies for extra flavour.
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A creamy prawn cutlet stuffed with a cheesy seafood filling and then crumbed and deep fried, this is a popular bakery snack in Goa.
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This tangy dish is eaten both as a curry and as a pickle. Made with Goan vinegar and sometimes feni, it’s very sour but utterly delicious.
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The OG Goan Prawn curry, it’s thick creamy and perfectly spiced. Served alongside some local rice, it’s one of the most popular dishes in the state.
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