Familiarise yourself with types of sea food

Want to know about different types of sea food especially eaten in Goa; then go ahead and read this blog-

Sea food is all those sea animals consumed or considered as food by us. It is mainly classified as fish, shellfish, and roe.  There are many animals falling into aforementioned categories, and some of them will be discussed here.  First of all, most consumed fish-

Fish

·         Kingfish.

·         Mullet.

·         Pomfret.

·         Salmon.

·         Sardine.

·         Tuna fish.

Now comes the shellfish-

Shellfish

·         Crab.

·         Lobster.

·         Shrimp.

·         Octopus.

·         Squid.

Finally the list of roe-

Roe

·         Caviar.

·         Lumpfish.

·         Shad.

There are so many dishes made with these sea foods in India especially in Goa where many tourists arrive every year to enjoy its culture and cuisine. Some of the popular Goan sea foods are-  

Goan fish curry

Goan fish curry is one of the most popular dishes in Goa, and made in most of the homes of Goa. It can be prepared with many varieties of fish, but tuna tastes great on your plate. It is as much appealing to the eyes as it is to the taste buds.

Golden fried prawns

Golden fried prawns are a delectable appetiser, and the golden flaky colours make it very tempting. This scrumptious dish is made by marinating the prawns in a specially prepared paste which consists of several ingredients. It is best to eat with mint-coriander chutney.

Fish croquettes

Fish croquettes incorporate mainly tuna or salmon fish with yummy mashed potato and other veggies. When it is lightly fried in a pan, they look very nice as well as crunches while eating.  Those kids who are not big fans of non-veg food also like it very much. 

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Fast foods for people on the go

If you are among those people with very little time for having some food; and looking for an alternative to your regular diet.  Then you should definitely read this to know about healthy fast foods-

These days people barely have time for their routine work including breakfast, lunch or dinner. Timing is very important especially when it comes to having food. Missing your breakfast regularly or lunch for a long period of time can have a negative impact on the body. Therefore, the right solution for you would be healthy fast food which can be eaten on the go.

There are several fast foods available in the market including chicken sandwich, paneer roll, chicken shawarma, prawn patties and so on. They are delicious, scrumptious, and appealing to the eyes as people taste first with their eyes then with their taste buds. Some of the popular healthy fast foods are detailed here for you-

Chicken sandwich - This is definitely one of the tastiest sandwiches and people love to eat in India. It usually consists of a

chicken fillet, bread and toppings. It is not just tasty, but healthy also. The nutrients composition is impressive i.e. vitamin A, Vitamin B-6, calcium and sodium. Protein is more than 26% which contributes to growth and repair of your body.

Paneer roll - The mixture of tingling spice and grated paneer wrapped inside a chapatti or paratha comes out as a very delicious dish- paneer roll. It is very juicy and mouthwatering. You can eat it on the go without paying too much out of your pocket.

Chicken shawarma - Chicken shawarma is a Middle Eastern fast food of garlicky meat or poultry served on pitas. The main ingredients are boneless chicken breast, curry powder, olive oil, ground cumin and loads more. The nutritional chart includes protein, carbohydrate, cholesterol, sodium, iron, fiber, and calcium. 

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Some of the most popular Goan Dish

If you always wanted to know about Goan dishes and main ingredients; then you are reading the right blog- 

Goan cuisine is extremely popular and the spices and flavors used in the food are absolutely amazing. Seafood forms the staple diet of the Goan cuisine and no meal is complete without fish. Rice and fish are undoubtedly the staple food and some of the most common varieties of fish used include tuna and pomfret. Some of the varieties of shellfish that one can enjoy are crabs, prawns, lobster, and squid.

Goan Hindu dishes use a lot of vegetables, pumpkins, lentils, bamboo shoots, roots etc. Coconut oil plays its part in preparing most of the dishes.  Goan Catholic cuisine is seafood based and a lot of spices are used in it. Some of the popular Goan dishes include fish curry and rice, fried fish or fish biryani, bhaji or shak made from vegetables, tondak made out of beans. Seafood, chicken, beef and pork dishes are quite popular and some of the well-known dishes include balchao, cafreal, xacuti, sanna, vindaloo and croquettes.

Chilies are used extensively in Goan dishes and most of the dishes are extremely spicy. The Goan bread called pao is also quite popular usually eaten for breakfast along with some kind of Goan curry. Lunch and dinner usually comprise of fish and rice or those who are vegetarian can consume lots of lentils, different types of vegetable preparation and rice. A lot of dried fish is also consumed along with fish curry and rice. Vegetarian food is also easily available and strict vegetarians can enjoy vegetable stews that are flavored with coconut, herbs and chilly.

Where desserts are concerned, one of the most popular items is undoubtedly babinka, which is a kind of pudding prepared from coconut oil, sugar and egg yolks. A variation of this pudding is called batica, which is served warm and dodol usually prepared during Christmas. Though it may come as a surprise, lassi is extremely popular in Goa, which is a drink prepared from water and curd and is flavored with sugar to make it sweet lassi or salt to give a salty flavor.

Goan dishes are truly delectable and when visiting Goa, you should try to taste all the delicious delicacies that this amazing place has to offer. Goa food is sure to please even the most discerning travelers in the world.

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Non-vegetarian Goan Dishes: Favourite of Many People

Delectable taste of non-veg Goan dishes makes it the favourite of many people around the world. Here, you will get acquainted with some of the popular dishes made in almost every home of Goa. 

Who doesn’t love Goan dishes? Almost all of us, including the vegans. Many tourists come here from all around the world to enjoy its culture, beaches and more importantly its diverse cuisine- that boasts of something for everyone. It has a quintessential Portuguese and Goan essence in its food and some people also feel the impression of Kerala due to spices.  Fish, chicken, coconut milk, rice spices and traditional recipes are main ingredients of today’s Goan food.

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