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Bolinhas - Goan Coconut Cookies with semolina and flavored with cardamom are perfect for tea time - Indian style. These rich cookies represent Goa&#039;s past as part of Portuguese India. Read all about this part of India&#039;s history. Try this recipe with your kids and teach them a little history while baking.

Bolinhas - Goan Coconut Cookies

frozen grated coconut (defrosted)

semolina

sugar

ghee

salt

all purpose flour

baking powder

cardamom

Grind the coconut in a food processor until very fine.

In a saucepan, dissolve sugar in 1/2 cup water on a low flame, until the sugar dissolves.

Simmer for 2-3 minutes

Once the sugar has dissolved, add the semolina and mix well, cooking for 2-3 minutes, until thickened.

Add coconut, salt and ghee, stirring until the mixture is well combined and homogenous.

It will be a thick porridge consistency.

Let it cool for a few hours.

Preheat the oven to 350 F.  Grease a cookie sheet with non stick spray or line with parchment paper.

Add egg yolks and ground cardamom to semolina mix.

Add flour and baking powder and mix well.

In a separate bowl, beat the egg white until you have stiff peaks.

On a floured work surface, take a few tablespoons of the dough and roll in the flour.

Taking about 2-3 tablespoons at a time for each cookie, form into small disks and place on cookie sheet.

Using a knife, make a criss cross pattern on the top.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cookies are firm and a little golden brown on the bottom.

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Discover Portuguese India with your kids when you make these delicious Bolinhas - Coconut Cookies from Goa. These cookies are delicious and educational as you all will get to travel to India and experience tea time - Indian style!

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