Tilache ladoo (Til ke ladoo) is a delicacy made in Goa on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. It is made up of sesame seeds (called til in konkani), and hence the name. These laddoos are also famous in other parts of India and are generally made in the winter season. I always thought that making […]
Suji ka Halwa (Sheera)
Suji Ka Halwa or Sheera is a traditional Indian dessert which is made during festivals or auspicious occasions. It is also a must to make this Sheera as a part of the Prasad during Satyanarayan Pooja. Other than serving it at auspicious occasions, Suji ka halwa is very easy to make and can also be eaten […]
Rosatle Fov (Goan) or Poha in Coconut Milk
Rosatle Fov is a Goan Poha recipe in which poha is cooked in coconut milk and jaggery giving it a very unique delicious taste. It is commonly made on the occasion of Diwali. Of all the varieties of Poha made for diwali (Dudhatle Fov – Poha Kheer, Batat Fov – Aloo Poha, Dhayatle Fov (Dahi […]
Aloo Poha or Batat Fov
Aloo Poha or Batat Fov is a very easy poha preparation made very often for breakfast. In Goa, it is also made on the occasion of Diwali along with several other types of pohas – Dudhatle Fov (Poha Kheer), Rosatle Fov (Poha cooked in coconut milk), Dhayatle Fov (Dahi Poha). Aloo Poha can be made […]
Goan Raw Mango Curry (Amlechi Uddamethi )
Amlechi Uddamethi is a Goan Raw Mango Curry preparation with a sweet and tangy taste. It does not use onion and garlic and is commonly made on festivals. The word Uddamethi comes from two words- Udda (Urad Dal) and methi (Fenugreek seeds). Amli is raw mango in konkani. This preparation of Goan Raw Mango Curry […]
Goan Dal or Toi
Toi is the Goan dal preparation without onion and garlic. It is usually eaten with rice and is commonly made during Festive occasions like Ganesh Chaturthi where onion and garlic is not eaten. Goan Dal is very easy to make and is ready within minutes. Also, it uses very simple ingredients easily available in the kitchen. […]
Dahi Poha or Dhayatle Fov
Dahi Poha or Dhayatle Fov is a Goan Poha recipe in which poha is mixed with yogurt and tempered with some spices. It is commonly made on the occasion of Diwali. In Goa, for Diwali a variety of poha are made: Dudhatle Fov – Poha Kheer, Batat Fov – Aloo Poha, Rosatle fov (Poha cooked […]
Mirchi Pakoras or Mirchi Bhajiyas
Mirchi Pakoras, also called as Chily Pakoras or Mirchi Bhajiyas are a wonderful treat for those who love the spiciness of green chilies. The green chilies are coated in a chickpea flour (besan) based batter and deep fried to get a crispy snack which goes amazingly well with a hot cup of tea. Mirchi Pakoras […]
Modak Recipe (Fried Wheat modak)
Fried Modak is a sweet deep fried wheat dumpling commonly made in Goa at the time of Ganesh Chaturthi. This sweet is known to be a favorite of Lord Ganesha and is made as an offering during Ganesh Chaturthi. The outer cover of these fried modaks is made of whole wheat flour. Usually the stuffing […]
Puran Poli Recipe
Puran Poli is a traditional sweet flat-bread which is made in India in the States of Goa and Maharashtra. It is usually served on auspicious occasions as dessert and during festivals like Holi and Padwa. The stuffing is called as ‘Puran’ and the outer layer is called as ‘Poli’. Today being the festival of colors-Holi, […]
