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Rosatle Fov
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Rosatle Fov (Goan Recipe)| Beaten Rice In Coconut Milk And Jaggery

Rosatle Fov recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions. Beaten rice or flattened rice is called ‘Fov’ in Konkani. There are many types of ‘fov’ aka ‘poha’. White poha is commonly available at most places. However, in Goa you get a locally made poha which is faint red or pinkish in colour. It is called ‘tambade fov‘ in Konkani. This poha […]

Ukdiche Modak
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Ukdiche Modak | Steamed rice dumplings with coconut-jaggery stuffing

Ukdiche Modak recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions. Learn how to make delicious steamed modaks without using a mould. Modak is Lord Ganesha’s favourite sweet. He is also known by the name ‘modakpriya‘ meaning the one who loves modaks. Hence a prasad or naivedhyam of 21 modaks is offered during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Sankashti, […]

Mangane/Chana Dal Kheer
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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 […]

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 […]