Doce (sweet)
Doce cut into small pieces | |
| Alternative names | Channa Doce, Doce de Grão |
|---|---|
| Type | Sweet |
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Goa |
| 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ Da Gama, Danuska (December 14, 2024). "Doce: A sweet Christmas tradition in Goa". Gomantak Times. Sakal Media Group. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ "Goan Doce Recipe | Doce de Grão | Chana Dal Fudge". 25 November 2016.