This week on Yesterday’s Curry, I’d love to get your thoughts on which Goan dishes you would like me to explore in depth and write about on here. I am keen to explore more unusual dishes specific to regions and villages within Goa, to learn more and share more about dishes and traditions which may be less well known.
A large proportion of my subscribers are of Goan heritage and even based in Goa, so It would be great to get your thoughts on dishes I may not know yet. Let me know in the comments and let’s get a discussion going!
I know there's a big difference between Catholic and Hindu dishes but never thought about differences between regions and villages. You could probably explore more Hindu-Konkan dishes. I know they have lots of great fish curries and veg/lentil dishes or maybe do a comparison post with the East Indian or Manglorean takes on Goan dishes like Vindaloo.
I think a look into non curry dishes - chicken cafrael as well.
Side dishes that really bring out the flavours of a main dish - like differing Goan salads, vegetable dishes (Okra/a lady Fingers / the simple but tasty fried shredded cabbage w coconut ).
Those dishes that can help people make a full rounded Goan meal.
Also left over ideas - sausage pao, cutlet pao, cafrael roll. “Goan street food” not strictly - but I’ve eaten plenty from home run sellers and it’s been the best food ever as a lunch time snack or late night bite to eat.
So in essence looking at what you would find around the table not just in the middle - and what happens after and how to make the most of the left over food - :)
This is a good thing , spread awareness , I personally was baffled with the various sweet dishes that i learned of only after i joined TGF .... I suggest that as a good topic to explore & even discover 👍
Thanks for all your input on this! Exciting feature coming up next week highlighting the ancient dishes of Fatorda
Good idea, Emma. I remember some of the dishes(esp.meat)
from South Goa are more 'fiery' than those from my village in the North.
As there is quite a shift towards vegetarianism these days, maybe a good idea to
include some Goan vegetable dishes?
Thanks Mervyn! Definitely going to look more into differences between North and South
I know there's a big difference between Catholic and Hindu dishes but never thought about differences between regions and villages. You could probably explore more Hindu-Konkan dishes. I know they have lots of great fish curries and veg/lentil dishes or maybe do a comparison post with the East Indian or Manglorean takes on Goan dishes like Vindaloo.
Thanks Anita, great suggestion!
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I think a look into non curry dishes - chicken cafrael as well.
Side dishes that really bring out the flavours of a main dish - like differing Goan salads, vegetable dishes (Okra/a lady Fingers / the simple but tasty fried shredded cabbage w coconut ).
Those dishes that can help people make a full rounded Goan meal.
Also left over ideas - sausage pao, cutlet pao, cafrael roll. “Goan street food” not strictly - but I’ve eaten plenty from home run sellers and it’s been the best food ever as a lunch time snack or late night bite to eat.
So in essence looking at what you would find around the table not just in the middle - and what happens after and how to make the most of the left over food - :)
Really good idea Francis, love the idea of exploring more side dishes
This is a good thing , spread awareness , I personally was baffled with the various sweet dishes that i learned of only after i joined TGF .... I suggest that as a good topic to explore & even discover 👍
Ah yes wonderful idea, so many great desserts out there to explore!