There is something special about the cuisine of the Queen of Beaches. Goan cuisine is heavily influenced by all the cultures that came into contact with the region. Like many other aspects of Goan culture, the influence of the Hindu, Christian, Muslim and the Portuguese kingdoms in the traditional food is very strong. You can observe this deep impact on the truly tasty and spicy cuisine of Goa.
Goa's location on the Konkan coast provides it with the exotic spices grown in the region, along with the other states on the coast like Maharashtra and Kerala. Fish, Curry, Rice, Kokam (a red coloured sour fruit), Aromatic Spices, Pickles, Coconut Milk, Tamarind, Palm Vinegar and a variety of Chutneys are considered the identity of Goan food. Almost all of these are used as ingredients in typical Goan veg or non-veg dishes for that extra bit of flavour. You will find people in rural areas preparing their food with firewood, in clay pots. This traditional method of preparation gives a smoky flavour to the food.
If you are a big food lover, you can find your favourite meals at the beach shacks, high end restaurants, traditional Goan 'family' restaurants, chic organic places, funky restaurants and even at the restaurants inside art galleries. These restaurants also serve a wide array of North Indian, South Indian, Chinese and Italian dishes.
The specialties are endless and you can satisfy your taste buds with a different dish everyday during your long vacations in Goa.
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