Goa (formerly a Portuguese colony) is generally known for partying, beaches, the sunburn music festival and amazing Goan style seafood. While I went for the latter two, it's pretty hard to avoid the others.
Sunburn is one of Asia's biggest music festivals featuring multiple stages for the world's best DJs. I was blown away by what I experienced! You don't need to a fan of electronic and dance music to have fun. It was crazy.
But my real passion in exploring new lands, as always, is the local food. Goan preparations combine traditional Indian spices with Portuguese flavours which give a memorable taste.
There may be many special restaurants in Goa, but one must experience the beach shack culture of the Goan beaches. They offer a diverse range of food including local preparations; Tandoori Pomfret and Goan Fish curry are my favourites.
Tandoori Pomfret:
Pomfret is a small sized fish that has a single bone running through the body. It has flesh on both sides and is heavily marinated in local spices which are very famous throughout India. Sometimes the fish will be stuffed with masala paste before it is flame grilled to perfection. Garnished with lemon, mint/coriander chutney and salad, this dish gives an explosion of flavour and leaves you wanting more (as the fish is not very large). If you are someone who prefers bland food or the "subtly of flavours" then this dish (and most other Indian food) is not for you.
Goan Fish Curry:
While goan fish curry is unique in its flavour, it can be made in different ways with many types of seafood. Fleshy pieces of fish or prawn are cooked in a thick, spicy and tangy coconut curry. It's should be eaten with plain rice or naan. I usually usually prefer dry (fried /tandoor) fish over curries but the Goan fish curry has opened my eyes.
The shacks may not be the 5 star beach resorts that people would hope for, but they have a diverse menu that caters to most tastes and a relaxing experience that every beach lover will enjoy.
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