Let's make some delicious, traditional piping hot 'Filos' in Goa
Roxanne D'silva
BANANAS
Bananas are one of the main ingredients of a popular tea time snack in Goa, called Filos. To prepare Filos, overripe bananas are first mashed well in a bowl.
Goan snack| Food in Goa | Filos | Ripe bananas |
SUGAR & SALT
Salt and sugar is added and gives the dish just a hint of sweetness, while also enhancing the flavour.
Goan snack| Food in Goa | Filos | Salt & sugar|
EGGS
In a separate bowl, eggs are beaten along with sugar and a pinch of salt. They are beaten till well mixed, but not fluffy.
Goan snack| Food in Goa | Filos | eggs |
MIXING
The egg mixture is then added to the mashed bananas. Flour is added next, and everything mixed together gently.
Goan snack| Food in Goa | Filos | mixture |
MILK
Milk is poured slowly into the batter, which is then mixed again. Water can be added if the batter is too thick.
Goan snack| Food in Goa | Filos | milk |
FRYING
Add a dash of ghee in a pan. When heated, rounds of batter are ladled onto the pan (into mini pancakes). These are cooked on both sides.