Kochi Konkanis prepare this type of Godu Phovu. Six Ingredients are a must in this dish, so the name is Shasti. This dish is mostly prepared for engagement ceremonies.
Ingredients :
- Beaten Rice – 2 cups.
- Grated Coconut – 1 cup.
- Jaggery syrup – 1/2 cup.
- Chana dal -1/2 tbsp.
- Moong dal- 1/2 tbsp.
- Sesame seeds ( Black or white ) -1 tbsp.
- Cardamom powder- 1/2 tsp.
- Melted ghee – 1 tbsp.
Method:
- Prepare Jaggery syrup as mention in the previous Post Panchakajjaya.
- Mix Phovu and grated coconut in a mixing bowl, keep it a side.
- Dry roast dals ,moong and chana.
- Dry roast sesame seeds.
- Add moong and chana dal in hot jaggery syrup keep aside to cool.
- when the jaggery syrup is completely cooled mix with grated coconut and phovu mixture.
- Add the dry roasted sesame seeds, cardamom powder and melted ghee to above and mix well .
- Shasti phovu is ready to distribute and enjoy.

