inside the indian kitchen · 03 · Goa
Goan Cuisine
Coastal ingredients, local traditions and the meeting of cultures that makes Goan food its own.
Food legacy
A taste of Goa.
Goa sits between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, and its food carries both the abundance of the coast and the history of the people who have lived here.
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Rice, coconut, fish and local spices form the old foundation. Over time, Hindu and Catholic traditions grew alongside one another, while Portuguese influence brought new ingredients and techniques — vinegar, cashew, chillies and ways of preserving and cooking food that became distinctly Goan.
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Today, Goan food can be fiery, sour, sweet, rich or wonderfully simple. Fish curry and rice, xacuti, vindaloo, sorpotel and vegetable preparations all belong to a cuisine that is as much about its people and landscape as it is about its recipes.
At a glance
Location
North Goa
Format
Solo/Small group
Level
All curious cooks
Duration
3-4 Hours
Includes
Food · hands-on cooking · A booklet
the experience
What's on the table.
Goan food is shaped by its coast, its ingredients and the meeting of different culinary traditions.
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Rice, coconut, seafood and local spices form one layer, while Hindu and Catholic food traditions and centuries of Portuguese influence have added others.
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In this course, we explore the flavours that make Goan food distinctive — the acidity of kokum, tamarind and vinegar, roasted coconut and spice pastes, and the balance of sour, spicy, sweet and salty. We also look at how the same landscape can produce very different food traditions.
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You’ll learn about:
Rice & coconut · Kokum, tamarind & vinegar · Roasted masalas · Spice pastes · Seafood & coastal cooking · Hindu & Catholic food traditions · Portuguese influence · Flavour balance
The Setup
Everything provided.
Everything you need for the experience is ready and waiting for you. From fresh ingredients to your own cooking station. We take care of the setup so you can only focus on enjoying the process.
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We provide:
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Individual cook-top.
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Your own apron.
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Your own spice set.
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Fresh & seasonal vegetables.
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Cooking bowls & equipments.
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A cooking journal.
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Recipes & notes to take home.