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Ginger Jaggery Rice Pudding
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Ginger Jaggery
Rice Pudding
: Easy Traditional Sweet Recipe

69 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
10
Ingredients
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Ginger Jaggery Rice Pudding is rooted in traditional South Indian sweet-making, where jaggery and rice come together in many festive preparations. This version takes cues from the deep, spiced notes often found in adhirasam-style sweets, turning them into a soft, spoonable dish that feels both nostalgic and practical. This pudding carries the warmth of dry ginger and the earthy sweetness of jaggery, making it especially suitable during monsoon or cooler months. The use of freshly ground rice gives it a slightly coarse body, which sets it apart from regular kheer and adds character to every bite. For home cooks, this recipe offers a way to use pantry staples while still achieving a layered flavour. The slow cooking process allows the jaggery to blend fully with the rice, creating a thick, glossy pudding that holds its texture even after cooling slightly.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
½ cupRaw rice
¾ cupJaggery (grated)
1½ cupsWater
½ cupMilk
1 tablespoonGhee
½ teaspoonDry ginger powder
from 2 cardamomCardamom powder
8–10Cashew nuts
1 tablespoonGrated coconut
1 pinchSalt

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Soak and grind

Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for about half an hour. Once softened, drain completely and grind with minimal water into a slightly coarse paste. This texture is important, as it gives the pudding its signature body.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Soak and grind
30 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Cook rice base
8 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Melt jaggery
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Mix and cook
6 Minutes

FAQs

This version uses ground rice instead of whole grains, giving it a thicker texture. The addition of dry ginger and jaggery creates a deeper, spiced flavour, unlike plain milk-based kheer.