A very simple Atta Ladoo recipe which is quite easy to make and tasty too. These ladoos are commonly made in Indian households on special occasions and also for festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali. This is my moms atta ladoo recipe. I have very sweet memories associated with these ladoos. I remember watching my […]
Poha Kheer or Dudhatle Fov
Poha Kheer is a very easy and quick to make Indian sweet. It is commonly made in Goa on the occasion of Diwali, but is also served for breakfast very often. Poha kheer is called as Dudatle Fov in Goa. When I was a kid, I was not very fond of aloo poha. So whenever […]
Tavsali (Goan Cucumber Cake)
Tavsali is an eggless, healthy Goan cucumber cake usually prepared in the steamed style. It is a traditional Goan recipe and is quite easy to prepare. It gets its name from the konkani word Tavshe which means cucumber. I learnt to make Tavsali (Goan Cucumber cake) from my mom when I was visiting her this […]
Patoli (Patoleo)
Patoli or Patoleo (plural) are sweet steamed wheat flour rolls stuffed with coconut and jaggery mixture. These turmeric leaf cakes are prepared in Goa on Nag Panchami and on the day of Tay/Hartalika, on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. It is made of wheat flour, grated coconut and jaggery, and cooked by wrapping and steaming […]
Payasam or Payas or Rice Kheer
Payasam or Rice Kheer is an Indian sweet which serves as a delicious dessert. In Goa, Rice kheer is called as Payas and is usually made on festive or auspicious occasions. Payasam is very easy to make and requires very few ingredients. It can also be made with left over rice. I have used sweetened […]
Ghontan Sasav (Goan Mango Sasav)
Ghontan Sasav (Goan Mango Sasav) is a sweet and tangy dish very commonly prepared in Goa during the Mango season. Mango Sasav is prepared out of small ripe sucking mangoes, known as Ghontan in Konkani. Sasav is the konkani word for mustard seeds and this recipe gets its name from the mustard seeds which act […]
Pineapple Halwa
Pineapple Halwa is a delicious Goan halwa recipe which is very easy to make and tastes great with bread and rotis. This is my moms very simple and yummy recipe for Pineapple halwa. It also lasts for a very long time in the refrigerator without any preservatives. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: Pineapple: 2 […]
Nachni Satva (Ragi Pudding)
Ragi pudding (called Nachni satva in Konkani) is a traditional Goan recipe which is rich in iron and calcium. It is super nutritious and tasty too. Perfect combination isn’t it? Ragi which is called as Finger Millet or Nachni has several health benefits: Ragi is one of the best non dairy sources of calcium as […]
Til Ke Ladoo/Tilache Ladoo
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 […]
Tender Coconut Pudding
Tender Coconut Pudding is a tasty dessert made of tender coconut water and its flesh. Tender Coconut pudding is often served as dessert for functions in Goa. I always thought that making it was very difficult. However, last time when I visited my mom she made Tender Coconut pudding and I realized that it is […]
