Sohra Pudding

Sohra Pudding

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. 1 Wash the sticky rice thoroughly and soak it in 2 cups of water for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain the rice and transfer it to a pot with 2 cups of fresh water.
  3. 3 Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
  4. 4 Cook the rice for about 15 minutes until it is tender and the water is absorbed.
  5. 5 In a separate saucepan, combine coconut milk and jaggery. Heat gently until the jaggery dissolves completely.
  6. 6 Add the cooked rice to the coconut milk mixture and stir well.
  7. 7 Add salt and cardamom powder, and cook on low heat for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. 8 In a small pan, lightly toast the cashews until golden brown.
  9. 9 Add the raisins and toasted cashews to the pudding and mix well.
  10. 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.