Howdy crows!  I’ve been sadly negleting my duties here for the past month while I’ve been in good old India, but I have my reasons- I swear.  First, I’ve been busy.  Second, and honestly, the food where I am (in Hubli, in the state of Karnataka… google it, please) is simply not much to write home about.  It’s good Indian food, of course- spicy and flavorful- but eating out in a resaurant (let alone the same two mediocore restaurants) day after day will drain inspiration from anyone.

However, I was relieved of the monotony by a trip from Hubli to Gorgous Goa two weekends ago and, along with providing some much needed R&R in a luxurious setting, the little getaway also proved to be a much needed culinary adventure.

To qulaify the experience I should explain that these dishes were all eaten on the beach, family style, with our hands and surrouned by fabulous company- so there really can be no better seasoning.  Check it out below!

Prawns, salad and french fries

These prawns were really the best part of the meal.  in general, I’m not a huge fan of prawns- usually I find them to be grainer and less flavorful than shrimp- but these were sweet and succulent and I could have eaten the entire plate.  I have honestly never in my life had better prawns.

The Indians we dined with insisted that we order this Kingfish, and I was so greatful that we did.  I had never heard of Kingfish before this moment, but it was delcious- the right blend of meaty and flavorful that is hard to find in a white fish- it sort of reminded me of a perfectly done black bass.   Covered in lime juice, it was perfect.

And, of course, the obligatory fried fish, pulled of the bone and eaten by the bit.  So good!

Fish curry- unapitizing in appearance but rewarding in taste. It was made with kingfisher and what I would guess to be a curry blend of spices with coconut milk.