What to eat in Goa in monsoons?

Goa in monsoon is more of a dream, innumerable shades of green taking over it. So much so that you will not miss the shut-down beachside shacks, the night markets that usually go missing when it pours, long strolls by the beach, or late night drives. You might not miss it all because Goa in monsoon is more charming than you can imagine, especially if you are a foodie and have a food vacation in mind.

This monsoon, take a drive down the lanes in Goa, and surprise yourself with the feast that awaits. If we have you hooked, here is a lowdown on what you should not miss gorging over.
Ros Omelette
One of the favourite street foods of Goa, Ros Omelette is nothing like your regular omelette. What sets it apart is the special curry that the omelettes are dipped into; ros is the Konkani word for 'curry' and is made of scraped coconut, spices, black mustard, onion and curry leaves. A delightful dish, ros omlette is best had in a restaurant that the locals love. Our pick is the food cart on 18th June Road that goes by the name of Ravi Ras Omelete; you will usually find the cart between 6 PM to 11 PM around Panjim Church.
Poi
You cannot miss poi on an early, misty morning in Goa. A bread that is inherent to the state and has the village bakers proud with their produce, poi is freshly-baked every morning. You would know the magic of these if you have ever stayed in a Goan village with the locals; yes, the whiff that sails out of most of the house ovens every morning is of fresh poi. It goes perfect with a cup or two of coffee, a must for the early birds out there.

Fish thali
A fish thali during the monsoons in Goa is something that you should not miss; more so as most of the places here serve fresh catch. I would advise you to give a miss to all the fancy names when it comes to this one and choose a roadside dhaba for that is where you get the freshest of food. A perfect fish thali is Goa comprises of fried fish, fish curry, pickles, rice and dal. Our best bets for this one are Starlight at Arpora, Ritz Classic and the Salt Cafe in Panjim, and Anandashram at Fontainhas.

Coconut Panna Cotta
Yes, this one comes from Burma; but, if you are in Goa on a rainy day, there is no skipping this one. While there are many places that have it on their menu, coconut panna cotta is best had at Bomra’s in Candolim. Tucking into a serving or more of this dessert is an essential for those with a sweet tooth, a must on a rainy evening in Goa if you ask me.

If you have more favourites for some monsoon treat in Goa, do drop in a comment below. We love to read!