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A warm, comforting Goan sweet made with flattened rice, milk, and jaggery. This simple, creamy pudding is delicately flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts, perfect for festivals or a quick dessert.
Prepare the Poha and Garnish (3 minutes)
Simmer the Milk (5 minutes)
Cook the Kheer (4 minutes)
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A warm, comforting Goan sweet made with flattened rice, milk, and jaggery. This simple, creamy pudding is delicately flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts, perfect for festivals or a quick dessert.
This goan recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 386.65 calories per serving with 10.49g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or dessert or snack.
Garnish and Serve (1 minute)
Replace full-fat milk with thick coconut milk and use coconut oil instead of ghee. The flavor will be slightly different but equally delicious.
Omit the cashews and use seeds like toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for a crunchy garnish.
Add a pinch of nutmeg powder along with the cardamom for a warmer spice profile.
You can use an equal amount of finely chopped dates or date syrup instead of jaggery for a different kind of natural sweetness.
Poha is rich in healthy carbohydrates, making it an excellent source of instant energy. It's a light and easily digestible food, perfect for breakfast or a post-activity snack.
The use of whole milk provides a good amount of calcium and Vitamin D, which are essential for maintaining strong and healthy bones.
Jaggery is an unrefined sweetener that retains more micronutrients than white sugar, including iron, which is vital for preventing anemia and maintaining healthy blood cells.
Poha is a probiotic food as it undergoes fermentation during its processing. It is light on the stomach and easy to digest, making it gentle on the digestive system.
One serving of Doodanche Fov contains approximately 350-400 calories, depending on the type of milk and amount of nuts used. It's a rich and satisfying dessert.
Doodanche Fov can be considered a relatively wholesome dessert. Poha is a good source of carbohydrates and is easy to digest. Jaggery is an unrefined sugar containing minerals like iron. However, it is high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
It is crucial to use thick poha (also known as 'jad fov' or 'dada poha'). Thin or medium poha will disintegrate in the hot milk and result in a pasty, mushy texture instead of a creamy kheer with distinct grains.
Milk can curdle due to the acidic impurities sometimes found in jaggery, especially when added to boiling hot milk. To prevent this, always turn off the heat before stirring in the jaggery. The residual heat will be sufficient to melt it smoothly.
Yes, you can substitute jaggery with an equal amount of regular sugar or brown sugar. However, jaggery provides a distinct, earthy, and caramel-like flavor that is traditional to this Goan dish.
You can store leftover Doodanche Fov in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. It will thicken considerably when chilled. Reheat it gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk to restore its creamy consistency.