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Goan food is considered incomplete without fish. The cuisine of Goa originated from its Konkani roots, and was influenced by the 451 years of Portuguese rule and the Sultanate rule that preceded the Portuguese. [1] Many Catholic dishes are either similar to or variants of their Portuguese counterparts in both naming or their use of ingredients.
Pakistani food makes use of fresh, hand-pounded masalas. Ghee is used, but the main component of the meal or a dish is meat (beef, lamb, chicken, goat, or fish), and vegetables are sparingly used. Surprisingly, Pakistani food also makes extensive use of olive oil. Sparingly used vegetables does not mean there is no vegetarian food on the menu.
Fish curry and rice (Xit kodi in Konkani) forms the staple food of the community. Goan Catholic cuisine has distinct Portuguese influence as can be seen in Sorpotel, a pork dish often served with Sannas (steamed rice cakes) as the main dish at wedding dinners and Christmas dinner, while Pão com Chouriço (bread with Goan pork sausage ...
Sorpotel, a picquant pork gravy Sautéed Chouriço (Goa sausages). Goan Catholic cuisine has distinct Portuguese influence as can be seen in the Leitão and Assado de Porco, a famous pork roast crackling dish served as the centrepiece at wedding dinners, the Sorpotel and Cabidela (a dish wherein fresh pig's blood is stirred into the pork delicacy).
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Vindaloo or Vindalho is a Goan curry dish, based on the Portuguese dish carne de vinha d'alhos. [1] [2] [3] It is known globally in its British Indian form as a staple of curry house and Indian restaurant menus and is often regarded as a fiery, spicy dish.
Mughlai cuisine is renowned for the richness and aromaticity of the meals due to extensive use of spices like saffron, cardamom, black pepper, dry fruits and nuts, as well as rich cream, milk and butter in preparation of curry bases. This has influenced the development of North Indian cuisine. [6]
Goan cuisine is heavily influenced by Portuguese cuisine. [citation needed] Goan food may be divided into Goan Catholic and Goan Hindu cuisine with each showing very distinct tastes, characteristics, and cooking styles. Pork dishes such as Vindalho, Xacuti, chouriço, and Sorpotel are cooked for major occasions among the Goan Catholics.