Nevryo (or Neureo) is an Indian sweet dumpling made predominantly in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts of Karnataka and Goa, just before Christmas.[1][2][3] It is also prepared during the Hindu festivals of Diwali and Ganesh Chaturthi.[4]

Ingredients and preparation

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Fillings made from grated coconut, sugar, poppy seeds, green cardamom, almonds or cashew nuts are wrapped in dough and fried in oil.[4] It is often compared to a gujia stuffed with jaggery and coconut.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Not turkey or plum cake, a traditional Indian Christmas table is lined with Kulkuls, sannas & fruit wines". The Economic Times. 2018-12-23. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  2. ^ "'Rome of the East' celebrates Christmas". Deccan Herald. 2009-12-24. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Christmas delicacies of the coast". Deccan Herald. 2017-12-18. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Goan Nevri Recipe by Niru Gupta". NDTV Food. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  5. ^ "Holi 2018: 7 Innovative Gujiya Filling Ideas To Take Your Gujiya Game To The Next Level!". NDTV Food. Retrieved 2019-06-16.