Dissecting the Goan thali

Katia Goes

WHITE RICE

A staple, Goans love their large portions of rice just as much as they love their thali.

Goa| Goan thali| Rice| Curry| Fish| Local food | Photo: Katia Goes

CURRY

A good curry can make or break the thali. While some people enjoy fish curry, others prefer curry prepared without any fish in it; this type of curry is known as sorak.

Goa| Goan thali| Rice| Curry| Fish| Local food | Photo: Katia Goes

FISH

The all-important, there is a plentitude of fish you can relish along with your Goan thali. Some common options are mackerel, lepo, chonak, modso and prawns.

Goa| Goan thali| Rice| Curry| Fish| Local food | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

VEGETABLE

Your healthy dose of fiber, a vegetable dish in the thali is sure to keep the doctor at arms length.

Goa| Goan thali| Vegetable| Local food | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

KISMOOR

A spicy combination of coconut and dried prawns come together to sit in the Goan thali in the form of the Goan favourite, Kismoor.

Goa| Goan thali| Kismoor| Local food | Photo: Katia Goes

PICKLE

The much-needed tangy twist, right from bimbli to mango, pickle in the Goan thali comes in all shapes and flavours.

Goa| Goan thali| Pickle| Local food | Photo: Venita Gomes

SHELL FISH

Somedays, it's tisrio, and others crab; shell fish in the thali is the perfect addition.

Goa| Goan thali| Shell fish| Local food | Photo: koknikanteengoa

SOLKADI

A healthy, digestive Solkadi is made of kokum and is a great probiotic to help you digest your satisfying meal.

Goa| Goan thali| Solkadi| Local food | Photo: Katia Goes

SWEET DISH

Even if you're stuffed, the human stomach has a separate compartment for dessert -- whether it's Gulab Jamuns or Kheer!

Goa| Goan thali| Gulab Jamun

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