Baked Modak is the healthier version of the traditional deep fried wheat modaks commonly made in Goa at the time of Ganesh Chaturthi. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
God Lonche (Sweet and Sour Mango Pickle)
God lonche is basically a sweet and sour mango pickle /jam. This age old Goan delicacy is made with raw mangoes and jaggery and is known to last in the fridge even upto a year (and that too without preservatives). As soon as the season of raw mangoes sets in, this delicious pickle is prepared […]
Aam Ka Panna (Raw Mango Panna)
Beat the summer heat with this refreshing and healthy mango drink – Aam ka Panna. Aam means Mango in hindi and this particular recipe uses Raw Mangoes. Raw mangoes are known to have several health benefits. The most important among these is preventing the excessive loss of water from the body and hence protecting against […]
Whole Wheat Cookies
These Whole Wheat cookies use wheat flour instead of all purpose flour and jaggery instead of sugar, thus making them quite healthy. These cookies are tasty enough to attract kids and healthy enough to keep the moms happy. Kids love cookies. And we as parents always prefer giving them something healthier to eat rather than cookies. […]
Ragi Porridge
Ragi Porridge is a great nutritional food for babies and toddlers. It is easy to make and you can make the ragi porridge extract and store in refrigerator for 3-4 days. This means only adding jaggery and cooking for a while and your ragi porridge is ready. The health benefits of ragi are so many […]
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, […]
Sweet Appe (Appe Cake)
This particular recipe is for sweet appe made with whole wheat flour, jaggery and milk. A very complete meal in itself…isn’t it? Wheat flour provides carbohydrates, jaggery is a rich source of iron and milk provides calcium and vitamin D. Sometimes I even mash bananas and add them to the batter, for additional health benefits. […]
