A hearty Goa trip cannot be summed up in a few adventures and a long road trip. There's more to this beautiful state than snorkeling, skydiving and hiking. If you're a foodie at heart then chances are that the next time you visit Goa , make sure to explore the place for its gastronomical delights. Goan food boasts of an exotic blend that mostly comprises of sea-food and exotic spices that were introduced by the foreign invaders. Hence if you want to visit the state make sure to get in touch with one of the famous travel agencies in Kolkata. Meanwhile read on to know more about the delicacies that are worth the trip!
Goan Fish Curry
The Goan Fish Curry or the Xitti Kodi is the staple diet of every dweller in Goa. This delicious fish curry is loaded with a variety of spices that are cooked in pure coconut milk. To add a zing of tangy flavor to the dish , raw mango is also used in it. The dish basically comprises of a pomfret fish and a raw mango. It is served along with a piping hot steamed rice.
Chicken Xacuti
This unique dish comprises of poppy seeds and Kashmiri red chilies. This is yet another Portuguese influenced dish which is savored by the local people. The Goan curry comprises of chicken, potato, onion, chilies and other different types of spices. The Kashmir chilies are specifically used to give it an intense hot flavor and a rich tone of red to the dish.
Goan Pork Vindaloo
'Vin' comes from the word vinegar and 'ahlo' means garlic in Portuguese. According to local folklore, this dish was previously called vindahloo but because of the use of potatoes in the dish, the people started calling it vindaloo. The dish consists of pork, potato, vinegar, chilies , garlic along with a flurry of other types of spices. The masala is prepared using chilies with other ingredients and is mixed with meat and vinegar.
Thus, if you're planning to visit Goa this season, make sure to contact one of the best travel agencies in Kolkata. The manager will provide you with a detailed itinerary that includes information for hotels as well as transportation services.
