Sawan 2023: 5 Vegetarian Goan Recipes To Enjoy While Fasting

By Devi Poojari

July 30, 2023

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Bringing the authentic flavours of Sawan, here are five refreshing Goan vegetarian recipes that are a shift from the crab and fish curries the beach state is known for.

MASKA SAANG SUKHEM

A dry preparation of drumsticks cooked with coconut milk, grated coconut, garlic and curry leaves – the maska saang sukhem is a delicious sabzi that is perfect for the monsoon season.

KHATKHATE

A vegetable stew made with the season’s fresh produce as well as Indian superfoods like triphal and coconut, the khatkhate is a mildly seasoned, slow-cooked dish that is often prepared during special occasions.

TAMBDI BHAJI

A relatively popular Goan vegetarian offering, the tambdi bhaji a simple and quick preparation, packed with antioxidant properties and immunity-boosting nutrients.

KELYACHO FODI

A vegetarian alternative to the popular rava fried chonak and seafood that Goa is famous for, crumb-coating slices of raw banana in a mixture of semolina and dry spice powders is a fantastic accompaniment to dal-chawal.

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MANGANE

A chana dal based dessert, the jaggery-based mangane cooked with tapioca pearls is a great Sawan dish.