Goan tea time: What’s on the table?

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MIRCHI PAV

If you can handle the spicy green chili fried in besan batter, go for it! The bread helps tone down the fiery taste.

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Kappa Pav

This is comfort food. Fresh and crispy potato slices in bread are filling enough after a long day's work.

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BHAJJI

You lose count of the number of crisp onion bhajjis you can eat in a go!

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UPPIT

A healthy fix is uppit or upma, which can be quite comforting. Top it with some sev to enhance the taste.

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MAGGI

As much as this isn't traditionally Goan, it is becoming a go-to evening snack. Quick, easy and oh-so-satisfying!

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FUTI CHAU

It's just refreshing black tea served with lemon to uplift your evening.

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USSAL

Goan ussal—spiced lentils with some onion on top—pairs perfectly with bread. The mildly spiced dish, ground with or without coconut masala, can taste different across regions.

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Fov

A healthy snack—fov, or poha, as it's known across India—is a light dish made of flattened rice. Often prepared with peanuts and vegetables, it is a nutritious option.

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