BEBINCA - A traditional rich Goan dessert, Bebinca is a must have at any celebration!
Ingredients :
Plain flour - 250 gms
Coconut Milk - 700 ml
Sugar - 2 cups
Egg yolks - 2 dozen
Butter - 1-1/2 cups
Almond slivers to garnish
Method :
Mix the coconut milk and sugar. Stir till the sugar dissolves.
In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks till creamy. Add coconut milk and mix well.
Add the flour to this, making sure that no lumps are left.
Pre-heat your grill.
Put a tablespoonful of butter in a baking pan at least 6 inches deep.
Put the pan under the grill till the butter melts.
Take it out from under the grill and pour some of the prepared batter into it to form a 4 inches thick layer.
Put back under the grill and cook till the top is golden. Monitor frequently.
Remove from under the grill and immediately add another tablespoonful of butter on the previous layer. it will melt.
now pour another layer of batter of the same thickness and cook under the grill till golden.
Keep repeating the layering process till all the batter is used up. The last layer must be butter.
When it is done, turn the Bebinca over on a flat dish and garnish with almond slivers. Cut into slices and serve warm or cool.
Source : DNA
