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Pancakes – Locally Called Dosay or Chota in Guyana, South America

In Guyana, pancakes are locally referred to as “dosay” or “chota.” The origin of pancakes to Guyana is not clear at this time. Based on the local names, it may have been imported from East Indian tradition. If you have any information on which ethnic group first introduced pancakes to Guyana’s rich cuisine mix, please tell us in the comments.

guyanagy January 4, 2023April 29, 2023

Food and Cooking

Badam Latch – a Super Tasty Guyanese Snack

Badam Latch, also variably called “badam latcta,” “balam latcha,” etc, is a super tasty snack made, sold, and consumed in Guyana since pre-independence times. It might have been introduced to Guyana by the East Indians and probably has its roots in India.

guyanagy June 25, 2022July 18, 2023