Goan Pinagr (Dessert)

Pinagr (or pinaac/pinaca) is a traditional Goan sweet made with three key ingredients Pinagr is typically formed into a dome-shaped cake. It can be formed into individual portions as rolls as well.

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Step 1

Clean the rice grains using a kitchen towel. The rice must be dry.

Step 2

Dry roast the grains on a medium to high flame and keep stirring frequently to avoid burning them. They will start to puff and pop as they cook.

Step 3

This may take about 8-10 minutes. Turn off the heat when well-roasted and set aside to cool. Transfer it onto a plate to cool faster.

Step 4

Once cooled, grind the rice grains into a fine powder and set aside.

Step 5

Grind the grated coconut to ensure evenness throughout, eliminating any large bits, if present. It must not be very fine; slight coarseness will provide a better texture to the Pinagr.

Step 6

In a large, heavy-bottom vessel, heat the jaggery and sugar (optional) and let them melt and mix. Turn off the heat when done.

Step 7

To this melted mix, add the coconut and combine well.

Step 8

Then, stir in the powdered rice in batches and mix till it's well-incorporated.

Step 9

With a clean hand, pick some of the mixture and shape it into a basic roll between the fingers and the palm. Roll this over a flat greased plate/surface to shape into cylinders and tap the ends for neat flat sides.