Doce (sweet)
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 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]
