{{Split|Khatkhate (name)|Khatkhate (curry)|Khatkhate ladu (sweet)|date=February 2026}} {{Short description|Surname}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2017}} {{Use Indian English|date=July 2017}} ==Khatkhate surname==
'''Khatkhate''' (खटखटें) is a well-known last name in Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) community hailing from Konkan province of Maharashtra state and the coastal region of Goa in India.
==Khatkhate curry==
'''Khatkhate''' (खतखतें) is a mixed vegetable stew prepared in Goan Hindu cuisine.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/lifestyle/food/recipes/khatkahte-a-goan-style-seasonal-vegetable-curry-for-dinner-celebrating-the-greens-article-112871843|title=Khatkahte, A Goan-style Seasonal Vegetable Curry For Dinner Celebrating The Greens|last=Toppo|first=Nikita|date=Aug 28, 2024|work=Times Now}}</ref> It is commonly prepared for Goan Hindu<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gomantaktimes.com/lifestyle/nostalgia-laced-with-tradition-in-goan-hindu-cuisine|title=Nostalgia laced with tradition in Goan Hindu cuisine|date=March 13, 2025|access-date=February 9, 2026|website=Gomantak Times|last=Da Gama|first=Danuska}}</ref> weddings, religious ceremonies, and festive occasions like Ganesh Chaturthi.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/food/dining/why-ganesh-chaturthi-is-more-than-modak-exploring-maharashtras-culinary-traditions-rituals-and-recipes/article69975086.ece/amp/|title=Why Ganesh Chaturthi is more than modak: Exploring Maharashtra’s culinary traditions, rituals and recipes|last=Rodgers|first=Barry|date=August 27, 2025|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gomantaktimes.com/web-stories/goan-curries-are-rich-in-spice-and-soul|title=Goan curries are rich in spice and soul|date=July 15, 2025|access-date=February 9, 2026|website=Gomantak Times|last=Crasto|first=Abigail}}</ref>
'''Khatkhate''' is prepared with at least five vegetables, plus grated coconut, jaggery, kokum, tamarind, tirphala/tepphal (Sichuan pepper, dried red chili, garam masala powder, and turmeric powder. The vegetables include radish (mooli), potato, sweet potato (ratala), carrots, corn on the cob, pumpkins (bhopala), and any seasonal vegetables.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gomantaktimes.com/web-stories/the-delicious-side-of-ganesh-chaturthi|title=The delicious side of Ganesh Chaturthi|date=September 19, 2023|access-date=February 9, 2026|website=Gomantak Times|last=Das|first=Arti}}</ref>
==Khatkhate ladu==
'''Khatkhate ladu''' (खतखतें लाडू) is a traditional sweet delicacy from Malvan, Maharashtra.{{Citation needed|date=February 2026}} The laddus are prepared by binding sugar-coated crispy sev strands, locally known as khaja, into a ball. A distinctive feature of khatkhate ladu is their dry, hard, and crisp exterior, which contrasts with a moist and soft core that is often infused with sugar syrup. Despite the shared name, khatkhate ladu is a separate preparation and is not consumed with the khatkhate vegetable stew.
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Category:Goan cuisine Category:Konkani cuisine