Steamed Goan Patoli

Sweetened rice cakes steamed in turmeric leaves

Prep Time 45 min
Cook Time 25 min
Serving Size 4
Recipe Type Microwave Oven

Steamed Goan Patodi is a saccharine cake made from rice flour. It is filled with grated coconut, sweetened with jaggery, and delicately spiced with cardamom. The dough and filling are then steamed in turmeric leaves, which gives this sweet its characteristic fragrance. Patodi holds a special place in Goan servings during festive occasions and family gatherings. It is particularly popular during the auspicious month of Shravan and is prepared for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Patodi is also a part of the festivities of Feast of Assumption, which coincides with Independence Day.

Ingredients

¼ kg Rice Flour<\li>
250 gms Grated Coconut
1 tsp Salt
250 gms Jaggery
6 Cardamom
8 Turmeric Leaves
Water as required.

Method

Steamed Goan Patodi is a saccharine cake made from rice flour.
It is filled with grated coconut, sweetened with jaggery, and delicately spiced with cardamom.
The dough and filling are then steamed in turmeric leaves, which gives this sweet its characteristic fragrance
Patodi holds a special place in Goan servings during festive occasions and family gatherings.
It is particularly popular during the auspicious month of Shravan and is prepared for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
Patodi is also a part of the festivities of Feast of Assumption, which coincides with Independence Day.

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