Indian food

Patoleo

Also called: Patoleo, Патолео, Patoli

Vegan

Rice batter, jaggery and coconut steamed inside a fresh turmeric leaf, which turns the whole thing green and perfumed. Made in August, for the feast of the Assumption and for Nag Panchami alike.

How it's eaten

Seasonal: if it is not August, the shop is selling you something else.

Where to try it

Goa

August only, steamed in a turmeric leaf.

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