Fatima da Silva Gracia who authored Cozinha de Goa suggests that Bebinca might have been invented by Bibiona, a nun at the Convento da Santa Monica in Old Goa. Her first version was crafted with seven ...

Joanna Lobo Joanna Lobo is a journalist from Goa who writes on food, culture, and everything in between. She moonlights as consultant editor at food journal, Goya. Last Christmas, I made the journey ...

Every year on 24 June, Goa erupts in one of its most exuberant festivals. Young men leap into water-filled wells shouting "Viva São João!" Villagers wear kopels, those magnificent crowns woven from ...

Created by a resourceful nun in 17th-Century Goa, this sticky, seven-layer cake is made primarily from eggs, coconut, sugar, ghee and flour. "An excess of egg yolks led to the creation of bebinca," ...

This multi-layered pudding is intrinsic to Goa’s culinary identity. So much so that Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of the state, announced on Wednesday, that his ministry would push for a geographical ...

What do bebinca from Goa, India, canelés from Bordeaux, France and Portuguese queijadas have in common? They were all invented or perfected in convents. How did nuns start making such heavenly ...

After a two-year effort, the Goan mancurad mango has got its prized geographical indication (GI) tag, giving it a unique status. The king of fruits was on the GI registration list for 90 days, which ...

Panaji, April 2 (IANS) As Goa wallows in self-inflicted identity crisis, triggered by rampant in-migration and a shrinking native population, the region's popular dessert 'bebinca' appears set to ...

Beyond the famed beaches, truly taste Goa's soul by embarking on a culinary odyssey through its traditional dishes. This guide offers a practical itinerary to experience authentic flavours, suggesting ...

Seven products from across India, including four from Rajasthan, were given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai. The GI tags were secured by ...

Over the past two years, Goa has submitted a total of five proposals for the geographical indication (GI) tag, for items unique to the state — mancurad mango, bebinca, Taleigao brinjal, coconut feni, ...

Do you fancy Goan delicacies but can’t find any in Mumbai? We feel you! A finely baked poi or a delicious authentic Bebinca is a rare find in Mumbai. However, the city does have Goan restaurants that ...