Goan Doney: A Sweet Treasure from the Heart of Goa 

By Deepali Verma

October 19, 2023

The original sweet delicacy known as Goan Doney embodies the savoury and sweet flavours of Goa's culinary history with its signature combination of jaggery, coconut, and rice flour. 

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Step 1 

Soak ½ kg rice overnight and grind to a thin paste. Mix 1 grated coconut with 100 grams jaggery (add more jaggery if needed).  

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Step 2 

Make cones of jackfruit leaves and seal with coconut leaf mid-rib. Apply a thin coat of rice paste to the inner side of the cones.  

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Step 3

Put in the coconut and jaggery filling, then re-seal the top with the rice paste. For best results, steam for at least 20 minutes. Please wait as we wait for the cones to cool down.   

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