Doce (sweet)

Goan Doce
Doce cut into small pieces
Alternative namesChanna Doce, Doce de Grão
TypeSweet
CourseDessert
Place of originIndia
Region or stateGoa
Main ingredients
Ingredients generally used

Doce, also known as dal kapa[1] or doce de grão, is a popular sweet prepared for in Goa for various occasions. It is a part of the kuswar, a range of sweets typically prepared during Christmas.[2] It is also associated with weddings. The word doce means sweet in Portuguese.

The sweet is made by stirring boiled split Bengal gram, ground coconut paste, and sugar over a low flame and adding ghee while cooking. The mixture is then rolled out while still hot and cut into squares or other shapes.[3]

References

  1. ^ Siqueira, Evelyn (May 25, 2025). "Here's where you can taste Goa's amazing veg cuisine". Gomantak Times. Sakal Media Group. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  2. ^ Da Gama, Danuska (December 14, 2024). "Doce: A sweet Christmas tradition in Goa". Gomantak Times. Sakal Media Group. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  3. ^ "Goan Doce Recipe | Doce de Grão | Chana Dal Fudge". 25 November 2016.