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A comforting and traditional Goan dessert made with broken wheat, creamy coconut milk, and unrefined jaggery. This wholesome porridge-like sweet, known as Godshem, is delicately flavored with cardamom and garnished with ghee-fried nuts, making it a staple during Goan festivals and celebrations.
Prepare the Grains (35 minutes)
Cook the Grains (15 minutes)
Make the Jaggery Syrup (5 minutes)
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A comforting and traditional Goan dessert made with broken wheat, creamy coconut milk, and unrefined jaggery. This wholesome porridge-like sweet, known as Godshem, is delicately flavored with cardamom and garnished with ghee-fried nuts, making it a staple during Goan festivals and celebrations.
This goan recipe takes 70 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 441.77 calories per serving with 6.07g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for dessert or snack.
Combine and Simmer (8 minutes)
Finish with Thick Coconut Milk (2 minutes)
Prepare the Tempering and Serve (5 minutes)
For a nut-free version, simply omit the cashew nuts in the tempering. You can add melon seeds (magaz) or skip the garnish altogether.
This recipe is almost vegan. To make it fully vegan, substitute the ghee with an equal amount of coconut oil for the tempering.
You can make a similar dessert using rice flakes (poha) or sago pearls (sabudana) instead of broken wheat, though cooking times and methods will vary.
Add a pinch of nutmeg powder along with the cardamom for a warmer, more complex aroma. A few strands of saffron can also be added for color and flavor.
Broken wheat is a whole grain that is an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, promotes satiety, and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
The combination of complex carbohydrates from wheat and natural sugars from jaggery provides a sustained release of energy, making it a comforting and revitalizing dessert.
Coconut milk is a good source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of fat that is more easily digested and used for energy by the body compared to other saturated fats.
Unrefined jaggery retains more minerals like iron, magnesium, and potassium compared to refined white sugar, contributing to the overall nutritional value of the dish.
One serving of Goan Godshem (approximately 1 cup or 225g) contains around 445 calories. This is an estimate and can vary based on the type of coconut milk and jaggery used.
Goan Godshem can be considered a relatively wholesome dessert. It's made with broken wheat, which is high in fiber, and jaggery, which is an unrefined sugar containing some minerals. However, it is high in calories and fats from coconut milk, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Yes, you can. Cook the soaked and drained grains in a heavy-bottomed pot with about 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the grains are completely soft. You may need to add more water as it cooks.
Yes, you can substitute jaggery with brown sugar or regular white sugar. However, jaggery provides a unique, molasses-like flavor and a traditional dark color that is characteristic of Godshem. Using sugar will alter the authentic taste and appearance.
Allow the Godshem to cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. It will thicken upon chilling. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a little water or coconut milk to reach your desired consistency.