Goan cuisine Goan cuisine Goan cuisine consists of regional foods popular in Goa, an Indian state located along India's west coast on the shore of the Arabian Sea. Rice, seafood, coconut, vegetables, meat, pork and local spices are some of the main ingredients in Goan cuisine. The area is located in a tropical climate, which means that spices and flavors are intense. Use of "kokum" is another distinct feature. Goan food is considered incomplete without fish. It is similar to Malvani or Konkani cuisine. The cuisine of Goa originated from its Hindu roots, and was influenced by the 451 years of Portuguese
Assamese cuisine tender leaves of night-flowering jasmine, etc. Some other preparations in Assamese cuisine include "Kahudi", "Panitenga", "Khorikatdiya", "Tenga sorsoriya", "Posola", etc. Liquor is an integral part of linguistically and culturally diverse communities in Assamaese society. Rice is a primary ingredient for the many rice beers ("lao-pani - লাওপানী") and liquors made in Assam by different ethnic communities: "zou" (Bodo), "aapong" (Mishing),"mod(মদ) " (Sonowal Kacharis), "xaj - সাজ্" (Ahom, Tiwa), "hor" (Karbi), "photika - ফটিকা" (Kachari), etc. "Jolpan" (snacks) in Assamese is what is breakfast although it is not always served as breakfast in Assamese cuisine. They are eaten as light meals