Goa's Colonial Kitchen


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Embark on a flavorful journey through the colonial kitchens of Goa with "GOA'S COLONIAL KITCHEN: PORTUGUESE ERA," the inaugural book in The Essence of Goa Series. Authored by culinary expert Philomena Coutinho, this exquisite cookbook invites you to discover the fusion of Portuguese and Goan cuisines that flourished during the colonial era. Explore a Treasure Trove of Recipes: From hearty stews to aromatic curries, each recipe in this collection is a testament to the culinary heritage that defines Goan cuisine. Indulge in traditional dishes such as Sorpotel, Xacuti, and Bebinca, expertly recreated with authentic ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. Uncover the Secrets of Colonial Cooking: Join Philomena Coutinho as she delves into the historical context and cultural significance of each recipe. Discover the spices, ingredients, and cooking methods that shaped Goan cuisine under Portuguese colonial rule, and learn how these influences continue to resonate in modern-day Goan kitchens. A Culinary Journey Through Time: With stunning photography and engaging storytelling, "GOA'S COLONIAL KITCHEN: PORTUGUESE ERA" is more than just a cookbook-it's a journey through Goa's rich culinary history. Whether you're a seasoned chef or an adventurous home cook, this book invites you to experience the vibrant flavors and cultural tapestry of colonial Goa. Indulge in the Tastes of Goa's Past: Join us on a culinary adventure through Goa's colonial kitchens. From savory delights to sweet temptations, "GOA'S COLONIAL KITCHEN: PORTUGUESE ERA" is your passport to an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Whether you're nostalgic for the flavors of yesteryear or eager to explore new culinary horizons, this cookbook promises to delight and inspire.




Essential Goa Cookbook


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Over two hundred recipes from one of the best coastal cuisines of India The spicy, succulent seafood of Goa is as famous as the golden beaches and lush landscape of this premier tourist destination of India. Traditionally, the Goan staple was fish curry and rice but under Portuguese influence there developed a distinctive cuisine that combined the flavours of Indian and European cooking, with local ingredients being used to approximate the authentic Portuguese taste. So fish and meat pies were baked with slit green chillies, assado or roast was cooked with cinnamon and peppercorns, pao or bread was fermented with toddy, and the famous baked bol was made with coconut and semolina. This innovated, largely non-vegetarian cuisine was offset by the traditional and no less sumptuous vegetarian creations from the Konkan coastland, rich with coconut and spice. The Penguin Essential Cookbooks are a pioneering attempt to keep alive the art of traditional Indian cooking. Each of the books is written by an expert chef who brings together the special recipes of a region or community along with a detailed introduction that describes the rituals and customs related to the eating and serving of food. A delicious mix of Portuguese and Konkani flavours, rich with coconut and spice. This cookbook showcases an entire range of Goan food, with special attention to fish, prawn, pork and chicken. The recipes include: Bebinca Goa Fish Curry Mutton Xacuti Oyster Patties Prawn Balchao Sorpotel Stuffed Crab Tiger Prawns in Fen Vindaloo.




The Greatness of Indian Kitchen: Gender, Memory and Rights


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Food is one of man's three basic needs, and it unites and connects people from all walks of life. The cultural practices, beliefs, and norms that surround the production and consumption of food are referred to as food culture. It primarily reflects our ethnicity and evokes nostalgic childhood memories. Religion, sexuality, and the market economy all revolve around food. The Cultural Politics of Food and Eating takes an ethnographic approach to understanding how people use food to make sense of life in an increasingly interconnected world. The proposed edited collection of essays covers everything from our daily food consumption to global food politics. There is really no refuting that newer perspectives on food culture make the collection more interesting to read.




The Rough Guide to Goa


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The Rough Guide to Goa will guide you through this colourful former Portuguese colony with reliable, practical information and clearly explained cultural background. You'll find detailed accounts of every major tourist sight, along with candid reviews of all the best places to sleep, eat, drink and shop, for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Goa includes first-hand coverage of the region's resorts, beaches, markets, monuments, temples and wildlife sanctuaries, as well as its more offbeat sights; from prehistoric rock carvings deep in the forest to colonial-era mansions. The introduction and inserts, along with inspirational photography, give you a flavour of this region's Portuguese legacy. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Goa.




Seafood Sensation


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Goa Today


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Goa, Paradise-on-sea


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A celebration of the Goan Passion for life: the singing, the famed beaches, the inevitable tot of feni, the beautiful churches and the unique Goan-Portuguese cuisine.




Goa Handbook


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An updated guidebook to Goa, an ideal destination for first-time travellers to India. With some of India's finest beaches, it has long been popular as a place for relaxation, with a reputation for being free and easy.




Fodor's Singapore


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With some four dozen ethnic groups crammed into its 240 square miles, Singapore is a city of many faces. Though the SARS crisis dramatically impacted arrivals in 2003, a faint light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel shone in November: for the first time since March 2003, the number of visitor arrivals from the USA finally exceeded those of the same month in 2002.




The Penguin Food Guide to India


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This first-ever comprehensive guide to regional food across India takes you on a mouth-watering journey through the homes, streets and restaurants of each state, exploring exotic and everyday fare in equal measure. Be it the lime-laced Moplah biryani, the Goan Galinha cafreal, the bhang ka raita of Uttarakhand, or the Singpho people’s Wu san tikye, India’s rich palette of flavours is sure to drum up an insatiable appetite in you. Laden with historical information, cultural insights and personalized recommendations, The Penguin Food Guide to India is your ideal companion to the delightful world of Indian cuisine.