Arsa Kheer (Jaggery-Coated Rice Flour Pudding)

Jaggery-Coated Rice Flour Pudding, also known as Arsa Kheer, is a traditional sweet dish from Jharkhandi Cuisine. This delectable dessert is made with rice flour, jaggery, and ghee, and is often prepared during festivals and special occasions.

Vegetarian Dessert Jharkhandi Jharkhandi Cuisine Rice Flour Jaggery
Arsa Kheer (Jaggery-Coated Rice Flour Pudding)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 1 cup jaggery, grated
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup ghee
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)

Instructions

  1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee over medium heat.
  2. Add the rice flour and roast it in ghee until it turns golden brown and aromatic.
  3. In a separate pan, heat water and jaggery together to make a syrup.
  4. Add the jaggery syrup to the roasted rice flour and mix well to avoid lumps.
  5. Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
  6. Add cardamom powder and chopped nuts, and mix well.
  7. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
8g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Heavy-bottomed pan Separate pan for making syrup

Tools

Stovetop Wooden spoon for stirring

Serving suggestions

Serve the Jaggery-Coated Rice Flour Pudding warm or chilled, garnished with additional chopped nuts.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can also add a few strands of saffron to the pudding while cooking.

Cost

$5