Sweet Poha | God Fov | Kalayle Fov

God Fov or Sweet Poha recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions.

Beaten rice or flattened rice is called ‘Fov’ in Konkani. On the first day of Diwali different types of fov or poha are prepared along with chanyachi usal. God Fov is one such variety of poha prepared on Diwali day. It is also prepared on the day of Janmashtami and offered to Lord Krishna as prasadam.

For the Chanyachi Usal recipe click on the link below.

Chanyachi Usal

Flattened rice (beaten rice) is rice that is flattened into flakes. Here rice is parboiled before flattening and hence it requires little or no cooking at all. Just washing it with water makes it swell up and ready to use in any dish of your choice.

What is God Fov/Kalayle Fov?

‘God’ means sweet in Konkani. God fov is also called ‘Kalayle Fov’. Kalayle means mixed with hands. This sweet poha is prepared by mixing washed beaten rice with freshly grated coconut, jaggery, salt and cardamom powder. The mixing has to be done by hands to get a uniform texture or mix and hence it is referred to as kalayle. You can serve with a teaspoon of ghee but that is totally optional.

This is a no-cook recipe and can be prepared in a jiffy. Also it can serve as an instant snack when those hunger pangs are unbearable. Not only does it serve as a filling mini-meal but is very healthy too. However, God Fov should immediately eaten once prepared as it becomes drier as time passes. The beaten rice continues to absorb moisture and the poha becomes dry.

Do try my other poha recipes on the blog below.

Rosatle Fov (Poha in coconut milk and jaggery)

Dhayatle Fov (Curd Poha)

Tips to prepare tasty sweet poha

1. Use medium-thick beaten rice for this recipe. You can also use the red variety of fov.
2. Always use freshly grated coconut. Do not use frozen or desiccated coconut.
3. Use organic jaggery that is chemical free as it can be easily crushed and makes the poha soft.
4. The moisture from the coconut and jaggery gives a nice soft, mushy texture to the poha. So see that you mix the ingredients only when you will serve the poha.
5. If some small lumps of jaggery remain while mixing its fine. They taste good while eating the poha.
6. You can also add a slit green chilli as a variation.
7. God fov has a very short shelf life i.e. 2-3 hours since we are not cooking on fire. Hence only prepare the required quantity.

How to prepare god fov?

1. Wash poha with water. Drain the water completely. Do not soak the poha. Keep aside.

2. Take freshly grated coconut and jaggery in a bowl. Mix them well to combine. Its ok if some small lumps/granules of jaggery remain. They taste good while eating.

3. Add salt, washed poha and mix well.

4. Add cardamom powder and mix well again. Do the mixing very lightly. Do not squeeze or crush the poha.

5. Serve immediately after mixing.