Cuisine of Goa Special February 21st
- 10am to 1.30pm
Ever been to Goa? Want to learn some of the classic dishes like Goan Fish Curry and Chicken Xacuti? Join us for a trip to Goan food heaven. From our Manchester restaurant we will transport you to the Western coast of India. Learn how to cook some of these wonderful aromatic dishes at home. Then dig into them while planning your next holiday!
The Cuisine of Goa special celebrates the aromatic and zingy flavours of Goa. Delicious spices infuse each bite with flavour and the characteristic ingredients of the region such as vinegar and coconut.
What Will You Learn?
Cooking starts with classic croquettes a staple at any special occasion in Goa. There is also a simple but delicious starter in the Goan Chilli Chicken Skewers. Serve this versatile dish alone as a starter or combined with rice, salad or wraps to make a satisfying and tasty main course. The curries include two Goan classics. First up is the signature Goan Red Chicken Curry which is fiery and aromatic. This is followed with the hearty Lamb Xacuti which has hints of the regions Portuguese influence in its flavoursome masala. It is pronounced 'Shar-cuti' and every bite is delicious .
This class is as hands on as possible so you will have your own cooking station and get to prepare each dish. Please note that our chefs will cook the naan breads due to the training needed to use the tandoor oven. Instructions on how to prepare breads at home will be provided.
Cuisine of Goa Special Menu
Starters
Goan Chilli Chicken
Mouth-watering chicken skewers slathered in a marinade of roasted tomatoes, garlic and Kashmiri red chillies, then char-grilled
Spicy Prawn Pakoras
Succulent king prawns marinated with yoghurt, ginger and garlic with a selection of herbs and spices including ajwain (carom seeds). Coated with spicy gram flour and briskly fried
Main Courses
Red Goan Chicken Curry
Deliciously hot, this spicy chicken curry combines tomatoes with Goan spices, chilli and vinegar
Lamb Xacuti
This unique Goan dish is pronounced Shar-cuti and has a slight Portuguese influence. Juicy lamb is cooked in a thick and spicy sauce with an unusual blend of poppy seeds, red Kashmiri chillies, fresh lemon juice and spices. Serve with a dollop of yoghurt to bring out the flavours.
Side Dishes
Pilau rice & Naan bread
After the Class
At the end of the cooking the food will be served as a banquet meaning you can relax with a drink and dig into the delicious dishes you created.
After the class you will leave with a certificate, an apron and your easy-to-follow recipe pack so you can recreate all the dishes at home.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the Cuisine of Goa special class please get in touch via email on manchestermanager@zoukteabar.co.uk