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 […]
Kadala Pradhaman (Chana Dal Payasam)
Kadala Pradhaman (Chana Dal Payasam) is a delicious chana dal – jaggery based payasam typically made during festivals and Onam in Kerala. In Goa, we make a similar recipe called as Manganney ( Goan Chana Dal Payasam). Both the recipes are very similar and both these desserts are usually prepared during festivals. While Manganney is made […]
Sweet Pongal (Sakkarai Pongal)
Sweet Pongal ( Sakkarai Pongal) is the dish associated with the harvest festival Pongal in Tamil Nadu. In many temples, sweet pongal is given as Prasadham. It is very easy to make and gets ready quite quickly. This recipe is a part of my new recipe series which I call ‘Flavors of India’ wherein I […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kangachi Poli (Sweet Potato Paratha)
Kangachi Poli (Sweet Potato Poli) is a sweet flat-bread which is made in India in the States of Goa and Maharashtra. The stuffing is made of mashed and sweetened sweet potato which is called kanang in konkani and the outer layer is called as ‘Poli’. Hence the name Kangachi Poli. The method of preparation is very […]
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 […]
