Goan bolinhas / How to make perfect bolinhas for Christmas / Semolina and coconut cookies recipe

[@pdjamesjr1]

Pat-a-Cake, I just tasted your delicious recipe. Thank you. Have you considered adding baking soda to the recipe... If so, would it lose its Goan authenticity?

[@PataCake]

You're welcome, Paul. About adding baking soda, it's not included in this recipe because these are semolina cookies without any added flour. Baking soda or baking powder would make such cookies too crumbly and also affect their shape. So it's best to leave out the baking soda/powder and let the only leavening agent - the eggs - do the job of making the bolinhas light and airy. Another tasty semolina-based recipe is my Goan baath cake: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4vQhKOQj9Z1Z7M This being a cake, it includes baking powder, but only a tiny amount.

[@CathyHu-s6m]

Yes, Aunty I will make this tomorrow after work. Thank you for sharing this. My aunt used to make this back home in Pakistan and I didn’t know how to make it. I had loved this when they made it so I’m going to make it and show my children too thank you so much again.

[@PataCake]

You're very, very welcome, Kathy. Glad my video helped you discover an old favourite recipe.

[@vinetafernandes7490]

I have finally mastered by your guidance to perfectly bake Bolinhas! Thank you once again! Keep posting more goan recipes please!

[@PataCake]

You're most welcome. Happy you tried out and liked the bolinhas recipe, Vineta. And thanks a lot for your appreciation.

[@radhikabir4101]

Wow, wow, Veena. Great Christmas video.

[@PataCake]

Thanks, Radhika.

[@malinibhattacharya9226]

I had them first back in 2007 in Darjeeling. They were delllliiiicious. I've always wanted to bake them at home. But didn't know the name of these cookies. So never found the recipe too. But youtube just suggested your video and I watched to my utter pleasure. I'll make them shortly. Thank you for the recipe ❤

[@PataCake]

You're most welcome, Malini. And thanks for your appreciation.

[@malinibhattacharya9226]

@PataCake ❤️

[@PataCake]

@@malinibhattacharya9226 Thanks for the love and appreciation, Malini. Do stay connected.

[@melbafernandes540]

Wow, so easy and nice recipe, super 👌👌.God bless you 🙏

[@PataCake]

@@melbafernandes540 Thank you so much for your appreciation, Melba. And God bless you and your family too.

[@oceanicblues2496]

Hiii veena made these today they turned out awesome. I did them last year too cant recollect if i commented . I like d flavors or cardamom n nutmeg so i put both. Im so overwhelmed with d result. I tested two first 1 as 15 gms n 1 as 20 gms. I liked d smaller one n then tripled the qty to a humongous batch 😅. I wish i cud show u the pic. Thank u very much n Merry Christmas in advance

[@PataCake]

@@oceanicblues2496 Wow! My pleasure! And thank you so much for that positive feedback. And so glad you tried out my recipe. Merry Christmas to you and yours too.

[@roydenferns8081]

So easy n delecious vow i must try 👍👌👌🙏

[@PataCake]

My pleasure to share my recipe with you, Royden. Do make the bolinhas. They're simply scrumptious!

[@gloriamiranda3323]

Thanks for your recipes they are too good God bless you with good health.

[@PataCake]

You're most welcome, Gloria. And thanks for the appreciation.

[@danielalvares4619]

Absolutely yummy

[@PataCake]

@@danielalvares4619 Thanks, Daniel, for your appreciation.

[@kasturbadodiya1398]

Excellent video and nicely presented

[@PataCake]

Thanks, Kasturba.

[@avelinapereira2294]

Wow 😊❤

[@PataCake]

Thanks for the love and appreciation, Avelina.

[@nicholapais3970]

So well explained thank you

[@PataCake]

You're so welcome, Nichola. And thanks a lot for your appreciation.

[@sanjaykapoor9704]

Wow, ma'am, bolinhas look so tempting. Will try

[@PataCake]

Thanks, Sanjay.

[@gauridvivedi6221]

Cool! Thanks for this delicious video.

[@PataCake]

Thanks, Gauri.

[@kalyanidivakar4154]

Too good. The bolinhas are looking very delicious.

[@PataCake]

Thanks, Kalyani.

[@pratapkulkarni3685]

Your videos are so good, ma'am, enjoyed this video

[@PataCake]

Thanks, Pratap.

[@daanishboase4913]

I never made coconut cookies. I will surely make these bolinhas.

[@PataCake]

Thank you, Daanish.

[@savitafernandez515]

Thanks for the Bolinas recipe. Turned out yummy.

[@PataCake]

You're most welcome, Savita. And thank you so much for your appreciation.

[@crecydsouza2536]

Well explained,Ģod bless you dear

[@PataCake]

Thank you so much Crecy, for your appreciation. God bless you and yours too.

[@winniefernandes9492]

Awesome recipe I do prepare them sometimes

[@PataCake]

Thank you so much, Winnie, for the appreciation.

[@nutanvyas1558]

Done. The bolinhas were very, very tasty. Thanks Veena ma'am.

[@PataCake]

Thanks, Nutan.

[@cleolaurashoemaker]

Outstanding! Thank you!

[@PataCake]

Thank you, Cleo.

[@ednafurtado5127]

Very nice pat cake .I learnt your teceipe

[@PataCake]

Thanks a lot for your appreciation, Edna.

[@ruchisvirtualcookbook8099]

Loved it!

[@PataCake]

Thanks a lot for your appreciation.

[@colettefernandes1679]

I must try. Thank you so much

[@PataCake]

You're welcome, Colette.

[@amita1805]

They look yummy!! I'll try baking them😍

[@PataCake]

Thank you so much for the appreciation and support, Amita.

[@mariachristinaantao6133]

Hi Veena! Made the bolinhasthis afternoon! Have yet to taste them but they look delicious. Thanks so much - it was really easy to make with your guidance.

[@PataCake]

Great to hear that, Maria. Do let me know how you liked the taste.

[@venissapinto1916]

Hello Maam I tried this recipe using yr tip to rest D mix only fr two hrs I baked them fr a little longer since we like a lil harder bolinhas Thank u fr D recipe n D tips

[@PataCake]

You're most welcome, Venissa. So glad you tried out my recipe.

[@cynthiagomesjames3620]

Veena, I tried your recipe today and the bolinhas turned out beautifully! The taste is delicious and the texture is perfect. This was my first attempt at baking bolinhas and I feel so proud about how they turned out. Thank you for your recipe and video which are so easy to follow! I used a store-bought packet of frozen grated cocunut, and then ran it in the food processor to make it finer. Also, I used a hand mixer/beater on the lowest speed (instead of the wooden spoon) to make it easier and quicker to mix the dough. Your videos are really good. Keep up the great work.

[@PataCake]

Thanks for the appreciation, Cynthia. You seem to have made some smart modifications. 👍

[@cleolaurashoemaker]

I tasted them... absolutely delicious!!!

[@PataCake]

@@cleolaurashoemaker , thank you so much for the appreciation.

[@jessicalobo3962]

Yummy

[@PataCake]

Thank you for your appreciation, Jessica.

[@jocyleenfernandes578]

Veena, Merry Christmas 🎉❤️to u & to your loved ones

[@PataCake]

Thanks, Jocyleen. Wishing you and your family a joyful Christmas and lots of blessings.

[@jocyleenfernandes578]

@@PataCake ❤️

[@PataCake]

@@jocyleenfernandes578 , thanks for the love and appreciation.

[@PataCake]

@@jocyleenfernandes578 , take care. Happy holidays!

[@jocyleenfernandes578]

Good afternoon Veena Have a blessed & wonderful week ahead 🎉🧑‍🎄

[@ujwaloza8925]

Loved your video, suberb!

[@PataCake]

Thanks, Ujwal.

[@_.lucky.charmsss_._]

We can do on gas baking

[@PataCake]

Yes, you can. But use a thick-walled vessel or kadai for baking the bolinhas. Place a ring or trivet inside and preheat the kadai with the gas heat on medium for 5 minutes. Put the bolinhas on a greased thali or tray and place this on the trivet inside the kadai. Cover the kadai, reduce the gas heat to the lowest level and check the bolinhas after around 25 minutes first. Then bake for some more time if necessary.

[@olympiasdacosta270]

Can we use dessicated coconut please

[@PataCake]

You can, Olympias, though grated fresh coconut is always better. If you're using desiccated coconut, reduce the quantity by 20 - 25%, and then plump it up a bit by adding a few tablespoons of milk / water to it and letting it rest for sometime to soak up the milk or water. After that, you could use it in the recipe.

[@ranjitsolanki9639]

How to make it eggless?

[@PataCake]

@@ranjitsolanki9639 In place of each egg, you could add 3 tbsp of THICK yogurt which is not sour.

[@PataCake]

How about making some flavourful Goan coconut cookies - bolinhas - this Christmas? (Actually you can make and enjoy them year round!) The link for the ingredients and full recipe: veenapatwardhan.com/pat-a-cake/2021/12/04/deliciousbolinhasaquickrecipe/

[@shaliniRodrigues-c1m]

Maam, in an otg for this recipe and nankatais both rod have to be on? Waiting to give this recipe a shot. Pls reply. Thank you

[@PataCake]

You're most welcome, Shalini. And yes, for baking in an OTG, always keep both rods on. So turn them on for baking bolinhas or nankhatais or anything else. Only when you want to grill something, or brown something a little more on top, then turn on only the top rod/heating element.

[@shaliniRodrigues-c1m]

@@PataCake Thank you so much Ma'am for your prompt reply 🙏

[@PataCake]

@@shaliniRodrigues-c1m , you're very welcome.

[@coritasaldanha5975]

Could you please tell me why only yolks are used?

[@PataCake]

Sure, Corita. In some baking recipes, only egg yolks are used. (You could even bake regular cakes with just egg yolks.) The egg yolks add extra flavour to the baked item. Also, in this recipe, including also the egg whites would make the bolinha dough too thin and you wouldn't be able to shape the bolinhas.

[@bzeeb]

How many days before Christmas is it advisable to make? And how do u store it? Thanks for this recipe. Will try this Christmas.

[@PataCake]

You're welcome BZee B. Since they contain coconut, bolinhas have a shorter shelf life. The shelf life will also depend on the climate in the place where you live. In India, I would say they'll stay good at room temperature for a couple of weeks, after which it would be better to move them to the fridge. You should make them not earlier than around 4-5 days before Christmas, preferably. They should be stored in an airtight container, the way you store cookies or biscuits. So glad you've decided to give my bolinha recipe a shot.

[@bzeeb]

@@PataCake thank you for your quick reply ❤️

[@PataCake]

@@bzeeb , my pleasure!

[@susythomas5040]

What to do with the egg whites..??

[@PataCake]

@@susythomas5040 Susy, you could make scrambled egg with it or egg white omelette.

[@jocyleenfernandes578]

Veena, I try & give u my feedback 🤩

[@PataCake]

Thanks, Jocyleen.

[@janegonsalves9494]

Veena,please can u show Goan bebinca without oven

[@PataCake]

Jane, I already have bebinca added to my long list of requested videos. But when I do share this recipe, I'll remember to include instructions for making it without an oven.

[@chocolategarnish2531]

Mam mine is not baking from inside it remain raw.

[@PataCake]

Then you had to bake it for around 5 minutes more maybe, in your oven. Different ovens bake differently. Secondly, it could also be because your raw dough was too wet or loose. Were you able to shape balls out of the dough before pressing them down into bolinhas? If you were able to shape them properly, then the problem could only be that your baking time was less. But if you couldn't shape balls because the raw dough was too sticky, it could mean that you didn't measure the semolina (rawa) properly and it was a little less. Next time, if your raw dough is too sticky, add a little more semolina into it before shaping it. Hope this helps.

[@abigailgonsalves288]

Yu can bake this in kadhai also for tweñtymnts on slow fire

[@PataCake]

Yes, you could, if you don't have an oven, Abigail.

[@naamaniaalvares8022]

Hi mam can u pls upload a video on Meat Balls

[@PataCake]

Hi Naamania! Thanks for writing to me. I'll add your request to my long list of requested videos.

[@fatimamascarenhas9528]

Thanks for sharing ur recipe Everyone liked them, but mine didn't turn brown ,they were whitest Plz help me to get that colour...brown n thanks in advance

[@PataCake]

You're welcome, Fatima. Well, whether it's biscuits or bolinhas or bread, they all get brown on top while baking them. If the oven temperature is lower than what it should be, they'll be a lighter brown, and if the oven temperature is too hot, they'll be darker brown. The only reason why your bolinhas could have stayed white could possibly be because the oven was not hot enough, or you only had a lower heater/coil on, and had the upper heater/coil off. If your oven has two coils, both the upper and lower ones must be turned on. It is the upper heater/coil that makes bolinhas, biscuits, cakes, etc. brown on top. Just in case you used your microwave oven in the convection mode, then that means the bolinhas were baked only with the lower heater on (because a microwave oven has a heating element only at the bottom). If that is the case, then, there's very little you could do to get a richer brown colour.

[@riziadias2637]

Why u dint Roast Rava , ? Plz reply. I’m new to ur channel this time I want to try ur method of cooking bolinhas for new year. 2022

[@PataCake]

Because there's no need to, Rizia. In fact, roasting of the rava would affect the way the dough binds together before baking. I found that the texture of the bolinhas without roasting the rava is much better. In case, you do want to roast the rava, I suggest you roast it only slightly on low heat for 3-4 minutes. Not more.

[@ManpreetKaur-gj6ns]

Why so little butter in this recipe, ma'am? I want to make these cookies, please tell me soon.

[@PataCake]

Sure, Manpreet. The butter content has to be low, because there's a generous amount of coconut in this recipe, and like butter, coconut too contains fat. If you add more butter in this recipe, the bolinhas will fall apart and not hold their shape.

[@abigailgonsalves288]

Put rock salt and stand down

[@PataCake]

Yes, Abigail. When baking these without an oven, they could be cooked in a kadai directly on the stove top using an arrangement like this with plain salt and a stand or trivet. Actually if you have a thick-walled kadai or vessel, you could skip the salt.