Created By A Resourceful Nun, Here’s All About Bebinca, An Indo-Portuguese Dessert

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What Is Bebinca?

This is an Indo-Portuguese dessert, which is a multi-layered, traditional Goan dessert.

This multi-layered dessert is said to have been created by a resourceful nun in 17th-century Goa.

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Created By A Resourceful Nun

Called the the ‘queen of Goan desserts,’ it is expected that Sister Bebiana have experimented with the Portuguese tradition. 

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What Is The Story Of Its Creation?

This is a sticky cake, and it mostly comprises eggs, coconut, sugar, ghee, and flour.

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What does it include?

During the 17th-century Goa, this state was under Portuguese rule as the nuns were often left with a surplus of egg yolks.

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Dessert Was Developed Under Portuguese Rule

It is baked layer after layer, and so it requires a lot of patience.

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How Is It Made?

Besides Goa, you can find this dessert at most of the state-themed eateries as well.

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Where To Find It?

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So, go ahead and give this a try when you head out for a Goan feast next!