Created by a resourceful nun in 17th-Century Goa, this sticky, seven-layer cake is made primarily from eggs, coconut, sugar, ghee and flour.
‘Susegad’ – which comes from the Portuguese word ‘sossegado’ for quiet – refers to the laidback attitude of Goans, who seem to live in a perennial state of contentment.
The swaying palms, white sands and warm waters of this Indian state justifiably draw plenty of visitors. Discover a different side to Goan life on its less beaten paths.
Ancient Vijayanagara, a crumbling 16th-century metropolis, is a stark contrast to the decadence of Goa’s beach life.
Stay in comfort and style at the region’s impeccably restored boutique hotels.
In Goa it is easy to escape the tourist crowds and find your own piece of seaside paradise, with miles of sand to satisfy your every Robinson Crusoe fantasy.
