Tantalise your senses with these evening snacks in Goa

DELICIOUS EVENINGS

Goan evenings are synonymous with relaxation and indulging in delicious snacks. Here's a peek at the typical evening snack scene in the average Goan household.

KANKONN

Kankonn, is a local bread which derives its name from the Konkani word for 'bangle' owing to its shape. Prepared by traditional local bakers, it is crunchy and dry, and tastes amazing dipped in piping hot tea.

ALLE BELLE

These pancakes, or crepes, are stuffed with a sweet coconut and jaggery mixture, that have a hint of cardamom powder.

PANSACHE DHONAS

This is a kind of cake, made from a mixture jackfruit pulp (using the rasaal variety of jackfruit), rava (semolina) and jaggery. This mixture is then baked and served hot.

RISSÓIS

You cannot miss these half-moon shaped savouries. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a traditional prawn filling, they are also available in a couple of vegetarian options.

COCONUT LADDOOS/ MILLA

These sweet little balls are easy to prepare. Made from grated coconut and palm jaggery, this is a healthy snacking option.

GOAN SAMOSAS          

Filled with a spicy peas-potato mixture, samosas are a popular teatime treat, especially for those who don't have a sweet tooth.

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