PLATE FULL OF GOA CUISINE

LIP SMACKING GOAN SEAFOOD
Few of the oldest Goan restaurants in India offer some of the finest cuisine in Goa. You could start off with a plateful of delicious stuffed crabs. Spicy crabmeat is stuffed into the shell of the crab, sealed with a layer of dough and then baked to perfection. Or you could try the prawns stuffed Papads, which are like rolled, fried tacos with a spicy prawn filling. Once you've whetted your appetite, dive into a feast of Portuguese dishes like Fish Caldine (mildly spiced coconut and turmeric fish curry). Seafood Caldeirada (seafood poached in a white wine sauce served with sautéed vegetables).

Apart from local spices, local brews like feni and toddy also form an integral part of the cooking process. So, once you're ready for another round, try the Balchao de Camaro or spicy prawns cooked in a tangy shrimp and feni sauce. Then there's the Peixe Reachado which is a seasonal fish stuffed with a spicy homemade Goan masala and fried. End your meal on a sweet note with Bolo Sans Rival (a sweet cashew nut based cake with a layer of biscuit), which is a unique blend of flavours and textures, that's sure to have you asking for more.

INTOXICATING GOAN COCKTAILS
Apart from Goan food, if you are looking at exotic Goan cocktails, then they are also available in almost all the restaurants in Goa. The Catamaran, for example is a smooth blend of Vodka, Bacardi, pineapple Juice and lemonade that will go well with an Oriental meal. You could begin your oriental odyssey with Stuffed Crabs, which unlike their Goan counterparts are stuffed with Thai herbs, button mushrooms and carrot. Goenchin's Chicken Taipei (chicken sautéed in hot green sauce) and Prawns Taipei (prawns sautéed in Szechwan sauce) are perfect accompaniments to complement your cocktail.

HOT SPICY GOAN SOUP
If you're a soup lover, try the Goenchin Special Soup. The soup is a thick broth with shredded chicken, prawns, diced vegetables and a hint of turmeric, which gives it a sharp, but pleasant zing. If you're looking for something unusual to go with your rice and noodles, try the Fried Ladyfish with Thai Herbs (batter fried ladyfish topped with lemon grass and other herbs) and the Pe Phad Prik Waan (lamb sautéed with bell peppers, mushroom and fresh chilli). And what better way to round off your dinner than with a plateful of sinful honey flat noodles and vanilla ice cream.

TREAT FOR VEGETARIANS IN GOA
If all this Goan food has had you thinking that Goa in India is a land of meat-lovers, then you are sadly mistaken. The cuisine in Goa, India, has special treats stored for the vegetarians too. You will come across many restaurants in Goa, which serves unusual range of Hindu-Goan specialties. Try the Cashew Green Peas Bhaji (a tangy mixture of cashews, green peas, spices and fresh coconut), Sprouted Moong Ussal (bean sprouts with mustard seeds, green chillies and fresh coconut) and the Alsandachem Tonakh (kidney beans with a spicy Xacuti gravy). You can also try out the range of desserts, but the Tender Coconut Soufflé and Bebinca (a traditional seven-layered coconut and jaggery dessert) will simply capture your taste buds.

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