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A warm, comforting Goan sweet made with flattened rice simmered in cardamom-infused milk and sweetened with jaggery. This creamy pudding-like dish is a beloved festival treat, ready in under 20 minutes.
Prepare the poha. Place the thick poha in a sieve and rinse it under cool running water for about 30 seconds, until it softens slightly. Shake well to drain all excess water and set aside.
Sweeten the milk. In a medium saucepan, pour in the milk and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once it starts simmering, reduce the heat to low. Add the grated jaggery and stir continuously until it dissolves completely, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
Add flavorings. Stir in the cardamom powder and the small pinch of salt. Mix well to combine.
Cook the poha. Add the rinsed poha and grated fresh coconut to the sweet milk. Stir gently and let it cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes. The poha will absorb the milk and the mixture will thicken to a creamy, pudding-like consistency.
Finish and serve. Turn off the heat and stir in the ghee for a lovely aroma and glossy finish. Garnish with chopped cashews, if using. Serve Doodanche Phovu warm.
A warm, comforting Goan sweet made with flattened rice simmered in cardamom-infused milk and sweetened with jaggery. This creamy pudding-like dish is a beloved festival treat, ready in under 20 minutes.
This goan recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 455.82 calories per serving with 9.32g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or dessert or snack.
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Replace dairy milk with an equal amount of coconut milk or almond milk. Use coconut oil instead of ghee.
Reduce the jaggery by half and add 1/4 cup of mashed ripe banana for natural sweetness. Skip the ghee to lower the fat content.
Garnish generously with a mix of chopped almonds, pistachios, and walnuts. You can also stir in a tablespoon of almond powder with the poha.
Skip the chopped nuts for very young children to avoid a choking hazard. You can add a few saffron strands to the milk for a beautiful color and aroma.
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