Sea of Indian Seafood!
Hey fellow foodies! Do you relish the taste of fresh lobsters and prawns? And do you also love traveling? Well, then you have come to the perfect blog that fetches both your interests in one delectable platter. Come along as we excavate some of India’s best seafood and gorgeous destinations where you can enjoy them.
So let this remarkable food trail begin:
1. The Colourful Fish Thali of Kharwa, Gujarat
If you believe that Gujarat is all about the Khakras, Fafdaas, and an extensive assortment of other vegetarian dishes and snacks, then it is time to contemplate it again. Unwrapping out to the Arabian Sea in the west, the state has direct access to a rich variability of seafood. Envision a fresh sea fish marinated in local vinegar and meddled with red chilies and pickle spices that bring in the tasty and spicy Gujrati taste. Is your mouth watering already? Then you ought to try out the “Gharab Nu Aachar” on your next Gujarat trip.
2. The Kankada Jhal (Crab Dish) of Orissa
Another place that differentiates itself with its tremendous culinary skills and a rich assortment of tastes is the state of Orissa. One very prevalent seafood available in profusion in Orissa is the crabs from the Bay of Bengal. The Orissa kitchen has spun its own these crabs in the form of the authentic dish known as the Kankada Jhal (Crab Curry). The crabs have methodically cleaned any possible chance of gravel coming to your plate is removed. The crabs are then masterfully dressed in an inclusive variety of spices and slow-cooked to preserve the fresh taste. Enjoy it with rice or roti as per your liking and you’re sure to beckon back to Orissa by its memorable rich taste.
3. The Konkani Delight- Ambot Tik
Possibly there are only a few other dishes that you can enjoy as much while sitting by the tranquil beaches of Goa. A specialty of the north and the southern parts of the state, Ambot Tik decodes as sour and spicy. Accurate to its name, each bite of this dish twitches a firework of flavors in your mouth. Well, if you are imagining it to be a sea fish curry, here is a turn again as it is made out of either out of fresh squid or shark, trawled straight out of the Arabian sea. Coconut vinegar, tamarind, and Goan sea salt stretch the dish an authentic edge, making it distinct from any other squid dish you may come across anywhere else.
4. The Portuguese-styled Recheiado
When you are in Goa, you absolutely cannot miss out on the Portuguese influence that still infuses the state. This impact has found its way even into the gastronomy of the state and one of the most widespread seafood dishes of Goa, the Recheiado is a direct import from the Portuguese culture. Recheiado is not any exact fish type. Instead, it refers to a special kind of condiment made by grinding several regional whole spices together. This rich paste is then stuffed into the whole fish, generally pomfrets. The solid hint of spices, particularly coconut, is conserved by cooking the fish on low flame. The dish is best flattered by a tumbler of cool beer and the view of the crashing waves before you.
However, if you cannot travel to any of these destinations, don’t become upset. Instead, try our fish and prawn delicacies at Desi Hype!
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