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 […]
Cowpea bean sabzi or Goan valanchi bhaji
This Cowpea bean sabzi recipe is a traditional Goan recipe. Yes, this no onion, no garlic cowpea bean sabzi is often made on pure veg days or religious hindu festivities. I find this way of making sabzis really nice for two main reasons -one its quite healthy as very less oil is used; secondly it […]
Sprouted Moong Dal Curry (Mooga Gathi)
Sprouted Moong Dal Curry, called as Mooga Gathi in Goa is a delicious vegetarian dish without onion and garlic. It is commonly made for poojas, weddings and festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi. It can be served with Pooris, rotis or rice. A typical Goan vegetarian meal at the time of Ganesh Chaturthi usually consists of Rice, […]
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. […]
Chana Dal Payasam or Manganney
Manganney or Chana Dal Payasam is a sweet typically made during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa. Its a fairly easy to make one and tastes great hot or cold. This sweet is supposed to complete a pure vegetarian thali during Goan hindu festivities. Serves : 3 Preparation Time : 5 min Cooking Time : […]
Modak (with coconut stuffing)
Modak is a sweet which is mainly made as an offering to Lord Ganesha. It is known to be his favorite sweet. Thus Modak is always made duing Ganesh Chaturthi days and Sankasthi Chaturthi days. A modak consists of an outer cover which can be made of wheat flour, all-purpose flour or a mix of […]
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 […]
Atta Ladoo recipe (Pitache Ladoo)
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 […]
Fenori
Fenori is a popular Goan sweet which is mainly prepared during festive occasions like Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali. It is a crispy and crunchy snack item which is typically prepared few days in advance and stocked up. These crispy crunchy sweet discs can be stored and consumed for around 15-20 days if stored in an […]
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 […]
