Bebinca – Goan Layer Cake

Traditional 7-layer pudding dessert made with coconut milk, eggs, sugar & layered with butter. Goa's Christmas special!

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About Bebinca

Goa's Famous Layered Dessert

Bebinca is Goa's most famous dessert - a 7-layer pudding cake made by pouring thin coconut milk-egg batter layers alternately with melted butter. Each layer is cooked individually then caramelized. Rich, creamy, and aromatic with cardamom & nutmeg - traditional Christmas treat!

Ingredients (Makes 6-8 Pesarattu)

Fresh & simple ingredients for authentic flavor

Green Gram Main

Whole Green Gram

1 cup whole moong dal (soaked 6-8 hours)

Onions Flavor

Onions & Green Chilies

1 large onion + 3-4 green chilies (finely chopped)

Ginger Spice

Ginger & Cumin

1" ginger + 1 tsp cumin seeds + salt to taste

Step-by-Step Recipe

Easy 30-minute recipe with authentic Andhra taste

Prepare Batter

Grind soaked green gram with ginger, green chilies, cumin, and salt to smooth batter. Batter should be pouring consistency like dosa batter. Let rest 30 mins.

Heat Tawa

Heat iron tawa on medium flame. Sprinkle water to check - should sizzle & evaporate. Wipe with onion cut side for non-stick.

Spread & Cook

Pour ladleful batter, spread thin circle. Sprinkle onions. Drizzle oil around edges. Cook till golden & crisp (3-4 mins). No flipping needed!

Serve Hot

Remove carefully with spatula. Serve immediately with ginger chutney. Crispy edges make it perfect!

Nutrition Facts (Per Pesarattu)

Healthy protein-packed breakfast option

Protein

12g High
Plant-based protein

Fiber

6g Excellent
Rich in dietary fiber

Calories

180 kcal
Low calorie breakfast

How to Make Perfect Pesarattu

Watch authentic recipe demonstration