30/04/2024
If you thought Goa is all about the beaches and the parties, then we feel, you have much more to explore in Goa - its cuisine for instance. The region was ruled by several rulers over the years, who left a strong influence on the food culture of Goa. In fact, this enriched history makes Goan food quite well diversified. From the curries to the desserts to the drinks, every dish has a fascinating story to tell. But what we enjoyed the most are the breads. You heard us. Goa has its good share of indigenous breads that are delicious, comforting and unique in nature. These breads are produced locally by the Poder community of the regions. For the unversed, Poder is a word derived from Padeiro, meaning baker in Portuguese.
Here are 6 Goan Breads That One Must Try:
Katre Pav:
The name 'katre pav' is derived from the Konkani word 'kator', which stands for scissors used to shape the dough to give the bread a distinctive butterfly or bow-like look, with four round corners.
Kakon:
In Konkani, 'kankonn' stands for bangle, which defines the shape of the bread too. As per the food experts, a popular saying goes that the name of the bread is derived from the tingling sound of the bangles, made by the rings of bread when fresh out of the oven.
Poie:
It is a bread that traditionally gets prepared by fermenting with toddy for two days. It is then rolled into a ball, flattened and baked on the floor of the wood-fire oven. This process makes poie different from another popular bread pao - where we use the same dough, but it baked in a pan. Here, the baking time is two minutes.
Pao:
As mentioned earlier, pao is prepared from the same dough as poie. An integral part of Goan way of living, pao stands for bread in Portuguese.
Undo:
Another type of bread is undo. Also referred to as Pokshe or Pokshie, the bread has a distinct round shape, brittle crust and soft and fluffy interior, with a slit in the middle.
Banana Jeera Buns :
The unique shape, colour and the taste of banana jeera bread makes it stand out in the lot. These buns have a mildly sweet and have a soft fluffy taste, with interspersed jeera within. It gives a sweet, yet savoury flavour to the bread.
