Authentic Goan Bebinca with Warm Coconut Milk
Indulge in the layers of Goan Bebinca, a traditional multi-layered baked sweet made with coconut milk, egg yolks, and ghee. This rich, caramelized delicacy is best enjoyed warm with a drizzle of fresh coconut milk.
135min
Total Time
8
Servings
Goan
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Dissolve the sugar in water to make a thin syrup and let it cool completely.
2
Whisk the egg yolks in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
3
Gradually mix the coconut milk and cooled sugar syrup into the beaten egg yolks.
4
Sift the flour and nutmeg powder into the liquid mixture, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
5
Strain the batter through a fine sieve to ensure a silky smooth consistency.
6
Preheat your oven's broiler or grill element.
7
Grease a round baking pan with melted ghee and pour in a thin layer of batter.
8
Bake or grill the first layer until golden brown and cooked through.
9
Brush the baked layer with a spoonful of melted ghee, pour another thin layer of batter on top, and grill again.
10
Repeat the layering and grilling process until all the batter is used up, ensuring a dark golden top.
11
Allow the bebinca to cool completely before slicing into diamond-shaped pieces and serving warm.
Ingredients
2 cups thick coconut milk
10 egg yolks
1.5 cups refined flour (maida)
1.5 cups sugar
1 cup ghee, melted
1 tsp nutmeg powder
1/2 cup water
A pinch of salt
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.