Creme Caramel otherwise known as custard, flan, or pudding is popular on the dessert menus in Goan restaurants. But if you ask me, none of it compares to this home baker, Neela Rodrigues, who started selling caramel puddings in only late 2021. Her recipe is her 100% original and one she has been perfecting since 1993 (that's 30 years!). Her caramel is always shiny, delicious and creamy. Neela is a one woman show and she does it all, end to end. Her Instagram page has customer reviews raving about how it just scoops out and melts in your mouth.
This three-decade old recipe is sold as the Classic Caramel which contains eggs, and is her best seller. However, if you are vegetarian, you won’t have to take a back seat as there is one for you too! It is called the Classic Veg Caramel and contains no egg.
There is also a third variant, full of Goan vibes and vegan! The Carribean Caramel is eggless, dairy free, lactose free and has a hint of coconut in a fabulous way. The non-vegans say they love it too, and it's a great change from the usual caramel found everywhere.
‘Caramel by Neela’ specialities are available on delivery via Swiggy Genie wherever serviceable, from Caranzalem, Panjim where Neela is based. However, the best would be to pick them up. Also make sure to order in advance as her limited portions sell out quick.
