Author: Shraddha Nayak

Mangane/Chana Dal Kheer
Home, Indian Sweets

Mangane | Chana Dal-Sabudana Payasam | Chana Dal Kheer | Split Gram-Sago Porridge (Authentic Goan-Style)

Mangane or Chana Dal-Sabudana Payasam/Kheer with step-by-step photos and instructions. What is Mangane? Mangane is a traditional, classic Goan sweet made using chana dal (split chickpeas), sabudana (sago or tapioca pearls), coconut milk, jaggery and cashewnuts. It is prepared during festivals (like Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra etc.), religious functions, ceremonies, poojas and special occasions. It is […]

Fried Brinjal
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Brinjal Rava Fry | Eggplant Fry | Vaingyachyo Fodi | Crispy Pan-Fried Brinjal

Brinjal Rava Fry with step-by-step photos and instructions. Eggplant or Brinjal Fry (Vaingyachyo Fodi in Konkani) are pan-fried or shallow-fried brinjals that are crispy on the outside but soft inside. Pieces of brinjal are tossed with salt, turmeric, garam masala etc., coated with rava (semolina) and fried. Goan cuisine always includes some fried item in […]

Prawns curry (with drumsticks and potatoes)
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Prawns Curry (With Drumsticks and Potato) | Goan-Style Prawn Curry | Sungtache Hooman

Prawns curry with step-by-step instructions and photos. Prawns curry is one of the most popular and loved seafood curries of Goa. It goes well with rice and fried fish. An accompaniment like tisryache sukke (see pic below) or kismur of any dried fish makes this whole combo heavenly. What is Prawns Curry? Prawns curry is […]

Jackfruit cake/Dhonas/Pansachi Bhakri
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Dhonas (Dhondas) | Jackfruit Cake | How to make Goan-style Pansachi Bhakri?

Dhonas or Ripe Jackfruit Cake recipe with step by step photos and instructions. Learn how to make jackfruit cake without eggs. Failproof recipe for jackfruit cake with the correct ratio of ingredients. Just a few decades ago, bringing home a jackfruit was like a family event. All members would gear up to clean the jackfruit […]