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Goan Cucumber Dhondas (Steamed)
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱20 minsPrep Time
🔥30 minsCook Time
⏰50 minsTotal Time
👥6Serves
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Dhondas (tavsali) is a gently sweet Goan steamed cake: grated yellow cucumber, rava, jaggery and coconut. Soft, moist, and lighter than oven cakes.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Mix grated cucumber, rava, jaggery, coconut, cardamom, salt and ghee. Rest 10–15 minutes.
2
Add soda if using. Pour into a greased steamer tin.
3
Steam 25–30 minutes until set. Cool slightly; slice.
Nutrition per serving
180kcal
Protein3g
Carbohydrates32g
Fat5g
Fibre2g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Steaming skips heavy frosting and excess oil. Cucumber keeps the crumb moist with less fat.
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Pro Tips
- →Don’t squeeze cucumber completely dry.
- →Rest so rava hydrates.
- →Check centre with a toothpick.
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Variations
- 1Add cashews.
- 2Bake covered if no steamer — texture differs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditional is yellow cucumber; green works milder.
Add 1–2 tbsp more rava.
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