Now that's one big Dosa (sort of like a crispy pancake or crepe). I wondered, Do they flip this over like a pancake? I think they just kind of roll it at the right time.
We planned a little weekend trip to Goa with our new friends that we traveled to Mysore with a few months ago. The only time I remember hearing about Goa in the past was from the movie Bourne Supremacy, with the beach and chase scenes.
This restaurant definitely had some interesting breakfast foods.
We enjoyed visiting the Tropical Spice Plantation. It was raining but we still enjoyed it.
The Ducks/Geese sure love the weather...and the water buffalo to.
After the rain showers slowed a little, we took the spice garden nature walk...
In this video the guide talks about the Turmeric root, which yellow Turmeric powder comes from and is commonly used to make many types of curry. The 2 foot tall plant is shown down near her feet to her left.
She showed us some nutmeg/mace. She said that nutmeg has great health benefits in helping with digestion, sleeping better, etc.
She said people often mix it in milk and add a little honey for a great calming drink.
Then she showed us a common fruit tree in Indian gardens called Chikoo or Sapodilla (in English).
She said the sweet fruit is high in fiber, vitamins and great for skin and moisturizing.
She talked about hot chillis and showed us one I didn't know about called Piri Piri or Birds Eye Chilli.
Ginger leaves next. She said it was good for colds, indigestion and soar throats.
She passed around and asked us to smell many of the seeds and plants such as this Ginger Leaf.
And we smelled fresh curry leaves which are great for making Indian foods. Good for those wanting good flavor but less spicy.
Green Cardamom plant which will later produce the seeds in November, common spice in Indian cooking.
Then Black Cardamom plant.
Cinnamon tree bark is ground up to make cinnamon powder
Then she picked up a leaf from the ground from the Cinnamon tree. She said it was a type of Bay leaf used to make the popular dish Biryani Rice with Chicken.
She passed around the leaf so everyone could smell it.
Everything was so interesting and educational. Another testimony that there is a God and that he loves us and has given us so much for our use. The variety of plants, herbs, trees and beauty available on the earth is amazing.
This food tasted pretty good in this restaurant.
Good fried shrimp.
Another shocking surprise.
This place had an open kitchen so you could see them cook. It also had open doors giving easy access to creatures that might be outside. To the far right of this picture, on the white wall by the stainless steel shelving, I saw a rat climb very fast up the wall. Oh no! I walked over and told the waiter. Quite surprised.
Went shopping for Cinnamon powder and scarves.
We planned a little weekend trip to Goa with our new friends that we traveled to Mysore with a few months ago. The only time I remember hearing about Goa in the past was from the movie Bourne Supremacy, with the beach and chase scenes.
This restaurant definitely had some interesting breakfast foods.
Sister Martin's was a bit smaller. She had an idly (rice cake or patty) and a vada (like donuts without sugar). You dip them in chutney or other sauce. These were served with coconut chutney and Sambar (like a vegetable stew/soup) as a dip.
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| Inside the rolled dosa |
We enjoyed visiting the Tropical Spice Plantation. It was raining but we still enjoyed it.
When you arrive they sprinkle yellow flower petals on your head.
They provided a lunch on these organic leaf plates.
After the rain showers slowed a little, we took the spice garden nature walk...
In this video the guide talks about the Turmeric root, which yellow Turmeric powder comes from and is commonly used to make many types of curry. The 2 foot tall plant is shown down near her feet to her left.
She said people often mix it in milk and add a little honey for a great calming drink.
Then she showed us a common fruit tree in Indian gardens called Chikoo or Sapodilla (in English).
She said the sweet fruit is high in fiber, vitamins and great for skin and moisturizing.
She talked about hot chillis and showed us one I didn't know about called Piri Piri or Birds Eye Chilli.
Ginger leaves next. She said it was good for colds, indigestion and soar throats.
She passed around and asked us to smell many of the seeds and plants such as this Ginger Leaf.
And we smelled fresh curry leaves which are great for making Indian foods. Good for those wanting good flavor but less spicy.
Green Cardamom plant which will later produce the seeds in November, common spice in Indian cooking.
Then Black Cardamom plant.
Cinnamon tree bark is ground up to make cinnamon powder
Then she picked up a leaf from the ground from the Cinnamon tree. She said it was a type of Bay leaf used to make the popular dish Biryani Rice with Chicken.
She passed around the leaf so everyone could smell it.
This food tasted pretty good in this restaurant.
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| Entrance to the restaurant - anyone of anything may enter |
Good fried shrimp.
Another shocking surprise.
This place had an open kitchen so you could see them cook. It also had open doors giving easy access to creatures that might be outside. To the far right of this picture, on the white wall by the stainless steel shelving, I saw a rat climb very fast up the wall. Oh no! I walked over and told the waiter. Quite surprised.
Went shopping for Cinnamon powder and scarves.
A Portuguese church built in the 16th century
