Welcome to the delectable World of Karma Foods. The main USP of our food products is its authenticity. We offer you authentic Goan

Food products by an enterprising Goan lady from Goa.
Our Goan food products are prepared with genuine Indian and Goan spices locally sourced from the many spice plantations spread all over India.

We at Karma's believe that cooking Goan food is an art that truly can be inherited from ancestors only. Karma's believe that cooking Goan food is an art and skill that has to be passed on from mother to child. The Goan way of Cooking food is by adding the most important ingredient, missing in all the foods and that is love. There is a popular western saying, “The way to a man’s heart is through the stomach". Karma Foods adds that the way to a woman’s heart is through, wonderful compliments about her excellent cooking. By using Karma's Ready to Cook food products, any person can cook delicious Goan dishes with ease.

Hot spices cooked with lots of love and Karma Foods guarantees your cooking will turn out lovely.

  
 

In Konkani, the local language of Goa there is a saying: “Unless a Woman’s bangle on the hand does not touch the cooking food vessel, the dish does not become the loveliest and tastiest.” Following this Goan tradition, at Karma Foods production unit based in Margao, Goa, Mrs. Maria Vaz makes sure that she is always directly involved and supervises each and every Karma Foods product that reaches your table. She is involved in the choosing of exotic spices, Traditional recipes and making sure that every Goan dish is humbly home made in its final taste.

Goan Food

Goa is famous for its variety of sea cuisine and its daily local life surrounds mainly around sea food in some form of fresh fish, talk about some football event, drowned down with a sip of Goa Feni. A day without fish cannot be dreamt of by any true blood Goan. Goa’s food is incomplete without fish. Fish is also secular by faith as it is eaten by one and all, the Christians, the Hindus as well as the Muslims. Fish Curry & Rice is the staple diet of a majority of Goan's in Goa. For our readers we are providing the Goan Recipe of Goan Fish Curry for their cooking delight.

Step 1
Fresh Fish (like Pomp fret, Mackeral, Sardines, King Fish letc)
Marinate the fish with one teaspoon of salt and half a tea spoon of turmeric powder and keep aside.

Step 2
Red Chillies – 6
Turmeric powder - Quarter teaspoon
Fresh Grated Coconut - One cup
Tamarind – Small ball (lime size)
Dried Coriander Seeds - 2 teaspoon
Grind all the above together

Step 3
Onion - One (small)
Green Chillies - 3 (slit)
Oil - 1 teaspoon

Method :
In a pan heat the teaspoon of oil and add to it the slit green chillies and the one chopped onion. To this add the marinated fish. When the fish leaves its water add to it the Paste prepared in step 2 or use Karmas GOA CURRY MASALA. Lastly add the salt to taste. Keep it on gas for twenty minutes. The curry is ready

* Authentic Goan Fish Curry prepared by Mrs. Theresa Dias

Goan Masalas / Goa Masala

Masala is an expression used in South Asian Cuisines all over India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Masala rich cuisines describe a mixture of natural aromatic ground spices, where in the prepared dish is to be eaten hot and spicy. Goa Masalas or Goan Masalas can either be a combination of dried (and usually dry-roasted) spices, or a paste such as Vindaloo Masala made from a mixture of spices and other ingredients, often garlic, ginger and onions.

 

 

Goan Curry / Goa Curry

Goan Curry or Goa Curry is the English description of a wide-ranging selection of spiced dishes, best known in Goan and Indian cuisines, especially South Asian cuisines. Goa Curry is a generic term, and although there is no one precise quality that marks a dish as "curry".
Some of the distinctive spices used in Goan / Goa Food to create Goa Curry dishes include turmeric, red pepper and cumin. The term Curry derives from a common Dravidian word Kari.
Xacuti Curry, Fish Curry, Ambot Tik Curry, Prawns Curry, Vindaloo Curry, Beef Curry, Chicken Green Curry and Kokum Curry are some of the Goa Curries.


Cuisine of Goa

The Cuisine of Goa is characterized by its sophisticated and subtle use of many spices and vegetables grown across India and also for the widespread influence of Portuguese culture in their eating and cultural habits. Considered to be one of the world's most diverse cuisines, each family of Goa cuisine is characterized by a wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques. As a consequence, Goa or Goan cuisine varies from the north of Goa to the south of Goa, reflecting the varied demographics even of a small state like Goa.

Goa & Goan Spices

Below is a list of natural and traditional spices (and other flavoring substances) commonly used in Goa, Goan Food, Indian food and Karmas Food Products.

  • Aamchur/Amchoor powder, sour (Mango powder)
  • Achar (pickle)
  • Ajmud (Celery seed)
  • Ajmoda (Parsley)
  • Ajwain (Carom seed)
  • Amla (Indian gooseberry)
  • Anardana (Pomegranate seed)
  • Bazil (spice powder)
  • Badam (Almond)
  • Choti Elaichi (Green cardamom)
  • Chakra Phool (Star anise)
  • Chironji (charoli) or (Buchanania Latifolia), a type of nut used in making deserts.
  • Camiki (mango extract)
  • Dalchini (cinnamon)
  • Dhania (Coriander seed)
  • Dhania powder (Coriander powder)
  • Elaichi (Cardamom)
  • Garam Masala (Spice mixture)
  • Gulab Jal (Rosewater)
  • Gur (unrefined sugar from the sap of the sugarcane or date palm)
  • Haldi/haldi (Turmeric)
  • Hara Dhania (Coriander)
  • Harad/hime (myrobalan chabulic)
  • Hari Mirch (Green chili)
  • Harre
  • Hara miri miri (Coriander powder)
  • Hing (Asafoetida)
  • Imli (Tamarind)
  • Jaiphal (Nutmeg)
  • Javitri (Mace)
  • Jeera (Cumin) seed
  • Jethimadh licorice powder
  • Kachra (Capers)
  • Kadipatta Curry Tree or Sweet Neem leaf
  • Kaju Cashew nut
  • Kala Namak or Sanchal Black salt
  • Kali Mirch (Black peppercorn)
  • Kalonji seed
  • Kasoori Methi (Dried fenugreek leaf)
  • Katira Gum (Gond Katira) or Tragacanth Gum.
  • Kebab Cheeni Allspice
  • Kesar Saffron
  • Kesar miri miri Saffron pulp
  • Khajur Dates
  • Kokum Garcinia indica
  • Khus Khus Poppy seed
  • Kudampuli Garcinia gummi-gutta - Used in fish preparations of Kerala.
  • Lahsun (Garlic)
  • Lal Mirchi ( Red chili)
  • Lal Mirchi powder (Red chili powder)
  • Lavang (Cloves)
  • Marathi Moggu
  • Methi leaves (Fenugreek leaf)
  • Methi seeds (Fenugreek seed)
  • Sarson Tel Mustard oil
  • Naaga Keshar
  • Namak (Salt)
  • Nimbu (Lemon)
  • Nimbu (Lime)
  • Pudina (Mint)
  • Pyaz or Kanda (Onion)
  • Kali Mirchi (Black Pepper)
  • Panch Phoron
  • Phathar ke phool (Black Stone Flower)
  • Pilli Mirchi (Yellow Pepper)
  • Safed Mirchi (White Pepper)
  • Rai (Black mustard seed)
  • Rai Kuria (cracked mustard seeds)
  • Ratin jot (Alkanet root)
  • Saji (na) phool (Citric acid)
  • Sarson (mustard seed)
  • Saunf/Sanchal (Fennel seed)
  • Shahi Jeera (Black cumin seed)
  • Sirka (Vinegar)
  • Soa sag (Dill)
  • Sonth (Dried ginger powder)
  • Suwa or Shopa (Aniseed)
  • Taj (Cinnamon)
  • Tartri (Citric acid)
  • Tej Patta (Malabathrum)
  • Thippali (Kabab-chini, Java peppercorn)
  • Til (Sesame seed)
  • Tulsi (Holy Basil)
  • Urad dal ( Split Matpe or Beluga Beans))
  • Vanilla
  • Zaafraan (Saffron)
  • Menthulu (Fenugreek Seeds)
  • Shitu ( lima seed skin)
  • Osmanli (onion peelings)
  • Pudina (mint)
  • Deggi Mirch, Red Chilly powder (non spicy)

 

Goan Pickles

Most Goan homes make traditional pickles; recipes that have been passed down through generations of women. Most Goan Grandmother’s make large amounts of pickles every monsoon when fish is not easily available. Food historians tell us pickles (fruits and vegetables preserved in brine with spices) originated in India.

Goan Restaurants

We would like to share a few Goan Restaurants and Restaurants serving authentic Goa or Goan food.

This is not an exhaustive list but just some of a select few who caught our food attention.

Anjuna

Xavier’s – Has a reputation for being the best seafood restaurant around here. It prepares distinctive Goan style foods with the catch of the day. Located just behind the Anjuna flea market.

Britto’s – A popular beachside multi cuisine restaurant with lots of grill options. The tables lead right towards the beach where you can dig your feet in the sand, watch the ocean and savor your meal.

Baga

St. Anthony’s – An old time favorite now having upgraded its ambience and serves mainly Indian food and snacks.

Calangute

Souza Lobo – The locals delight, popular for its Goan cuisine but also serves a wide variety of Indian, Chinese and Continental fare. Tel: 2766463.

Infantaria – Serves a wide variety of snacks and food. Has a bakery attached to it for easy takeaway too. Located at the beginning of the Baga road.

Mapusa

Tequila Restaurant – This is a low key roof top restaurant serving Goan and other Indian dishes. Tel: 2263115.

Porvorim

O’ Coqueiro - Became famous after the arrest of the criminal Charles Sobhraj. It serves mainly Goan and Indian food.

NH 17 – Serves Hindu Goan food and Indian Cuisine .

Inspirations – A tiny clean place that serves traditional home cooked Goan food like Vindaloo, Sorpotel, Potato Chops and don’t miss out on their cakes if you get there.

Saligao

Florentine - A basic set up famous amongst the local for its Chicken Cafreal.

Panjim

Mums Kitchen – Proudly serves authentic Goan cuisine. Highly recommended.

Horse Shoe – This is a stylish Portuguese – Goan restaurant that takes pride in its food. Tel: 2431788

Viva Panjim – This is a long standing favorite that serves some delicious Goan cuisine and also dishes some Indian and Chinese food. Tel: 2422405

Betalbatim

Martins Corner – A must visit, if you are in the area, renowned for its Goan cuisine. Tel: 2880061

Benaulim

Johncy’s – This a popular place to meet and socialize over the years. Serves Indian, Chinese and Goan cuisine. Tel: 2771390

Bogmalo

Joet’s – Right on the beach elevated above the sands this restaurant serves multi cuisine fare and also has some very lively evenings with entertaining music . Great view and an ideal place to visit if you have to while your time away around the airport.

Cavelossim and Mobor

Goan Village – A garden restaurant serving Goan cuisine backed by some Indian and continental fare. Live music on Tuesday and Saturday and a beach party on Wednesday. Tel 2871629

Colva

Sea Pearl– This place comes to life at night and the lighting here makes the seafood look all the more appealing.

Papillion – Secluded and therefore popular perhaps. This beach shack has some good choices to offer. Tel 2789257

Raia

Nostalgia – Chef Fernando here takes pride in preparing some fantastic Goan cuisine for you.

Utorda

Zee Bop by the sea – One of the finest beach shacks in Goa that promises a great day at the beach and serves a mixed fare.

Vasco

Rangoli Indian Restaurant - Rangoli offers good food, with live music at some evenings.

Regency – At the La Paz hotel is one of the better restaurants in Vasco, specializing in Indian and Goan food.

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