Sohra Pudding
Veg
Contains dairy
A sweet dish from Meghalaya, this pudding is made with local ingredients and offers a unique taste of the region.
Cuisines
Meghalayan
Best for
Dessert
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | sticky rice |
| 2 cups | water |
| 1 cup | coconut milk |
| 1/2 cup | jaggery |
| 1/4 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 teaspoon | cardamom powder |
| 2 tablespoons | raisins |
| 2 tablespoons | chopped cashews |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the sticky rice thoroughly and soak it in 2 cups of water for 30 minutes.
- 2 Drain the rice and transfer it to a pot with 2 cups of fresh water.
- 3 Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- 4 Cook the rice for about 15 minutes until it is tender and the water is absorbed.
- 5 In a separate saucepan, combine coconut milk and jaggery. Heat gently until the jaggery dissolves completely.
- 6 Add the cooked rice to the coconut milk mixture and stir well.
- 7 Add salt and cardamom powder, and cook on low heat for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8 In a small pan, lightly toast the cashews until golden brown.
- 9 Add the raisins and toasted cashews to the pudding and mix well.
- 10 Remove from heat and let the pudding cool slightly before serving.
Tips
For a richer taste, use freshly grated coconut instead of coconut milk.