By Shreya Goswami
July 20, 2023
During monsoon in Goa, there are many local ingredients that come into season. Here are some such authentic and lesser-known Goan recipes that you should try at least once.
A Goan Saraswat dish, Taikilo Bhaji is a simple stir-fried dish made with Cassia Tora vegetable, garlic and a few spices.
Also known as Sukhya Bangdhyanchi Kismur, this Goan dish is made with protein-rich dry mackerels and is a local favourtie.
A Konkani sweet treat, Patoleo is prepared not only during monsoon but also for festivities like Ganesh Chaturthi.
Olmi, one of the most popular monsoon mushrooms, is cooked in the form of Xacuti across Goan homes.
This incredibly savoury and pungent Goan monsoon specialty features tender bamboo shoots cooked in a coconut gravy.
Also known as Cucumber Cake, this one is a unique and refreshing dessert from Goa and is cooked during festivities too.
Akur is an edible fern native to Goa during monsoons and this dish combines it with coconut, spices and tamarind.
Also known as Aluchi Vadi, this fried snack is made with colocasia leaves and is popular across the Konkan region.