Marzipan (or maçapão) was introduced to India by Portuguese colonizers who settled in Goa. What makes the Goan version special is the use of cashew nuts, which are grown locally and less expensive than the traditional almonds. The cashew marzipan is delicately flavored with rose water and just a hint of almond extract. It can be used in many ways and during the holidays, like Christmas, New Years and Easter, the marzipan is tinted and pressed into molds to make these fun and colorful little treats.
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Food Network Kitchen | 2023-07-19
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