Mapillai Samba Black Rice Pudding
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Continental
Type of Rice Used:
Mapillai Samba
Difficulty:
Easy
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
6 hours (soaking)
Cooking Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
6 hours 35 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- Mapillai Samba Rice – ½ cup
- Coconut Milk – 1½ cups
- Water – 1 cup
- Jaggery or Palm Sugar – ½ cup
Flavouring:
- Cardamom – ¼ tsp
- Salt – a pinch
Instructions for Mapillai Samba Black Rice Pudding:
Preparation:
- Soak and cook rice until soft.
- Heat coconut milk and water in a pot.
Cooking Process:
- Add cooked rice to the coconut mixture.
- Stir in jaggery and cardamom. Simmer until thick.
- Add pinch of salt before finishing.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve warm with toasted coconut flakes.
- Garnish with pomegranate or pistachios.
Pro Tips:
- For creaminess, simmer low and slow.
- Replace jaggery with maple syrup for variation.