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 GoainIndia. Additional information on the surname is available at Khatkhate Wadi.
InIndian Cuisine, khatkhate (खतखतें) curry is an exotic mixed vegetable stewofGoan cuisine. This dish is usually prepared for weddings, pujas, and other occasions. Khatkhate is a Goan and Konkani dish.
InKonkaniCuisine, Khatkhate ladu (खतखतें लाडू) is a traditional gourmetdelicacy from Malvan, Maharashtra. Khatkhate ladu are prepared by binding, in a ball, sugar-coated crispy croissants (called "khaja" by native Konkani population). The specialty of Khatkhate ladu is that they are very dry, hard and crisp from outside but contain moist and soft cores that are often filled with sugary syrup.