Find some of the best veggies in these villages of Goa

Evelyn Siqueira

VILLAGE SPECIALS

Fresh fruits and vegetables are available in local markets all through the year. But, certain villages of Goa are famed for a particular crop …

Goa | vegetables | market | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

WATERMELON

Long before Bollywood made Parra synonymous with the Maddani stretch, the village was known for its juicy watermelons.

Goa | Parra | Maddani | Photo: Katia Goes

SUGARCANE

The main crop grown in Saligao is sugarcane, with the village having large plantations in the past.

Goa | vegetables | sugarcane | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

BANANAS

Myndoli banana, or Moira banana, is the longest variety of bananas available in Goa.

Goa | vegetables | Moira bananas | Photo: Franky Gracias

LADYFINGER

Jua, or St Estevam, is famed for its long, seven-ridged lady fingers.

Goa | vegetables | ladyfinger | St Estevam | Photo: Franky Gracias

SWEET POTATOES, BRINJALS

Agassaim and Goa Velha, both in Tiswadi, are known for their flavourful sweet potatoes and brinjals.

Goa | vegetables | brinjal

SWEET POTATOES, BRINJALS

Another village, noted for its sweet potato and brinjal crop, is Taleigao.

Goa | vegetables | sweet potatoes

CHILLIES

Chillies from Aldona and Canacona give Goan cuisine its distinct taste.

Goa | vegetables | chillies

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