Christmas Goan-Style

Goa, on the western coast of India, is world renowned...for its beautiful beaches, gorgeous old churches, warm, friendly people, laid-back lifestyle (sosegaad to the locals) and delicious food! Most of Goa is Catholic and Christmas is a huge deal to them.

Not only do the Mamas in every household (ably assisted by their daughters and daughters-in-law) make mountains of delicious Christmas goodies in the weeks running up to Christmas Day, they also turn out feasts fit to please any king on the Day itself!

Want a taste of Christmas in Goa? Here're some traditional Goan dishes you can cook in your own kitchen.

• Sorpatel
• Pork Vindaloo
• Prawn Ambot Tik
• Prawn Balchao
• Chicken Cafreal
• Fish Xacuti
• Mackerel Raechad
• Sannas
• Bebinca
• Chocolate Walnut Fudge

When you're done, eat, drink, be very merry. Then lie back and try out the sosegaad way of life!

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