Sweet Aila (मिठो ऐला)

मिठो ऐला (Sweet Aila) is a traditional Newari sweet dish that is popular during festivals and special occasions. It is a sweet and aromatic drink that is enjoyed by people of all ages.

Sweet Aila (मिठो ऐला)

Ingredients

  • 1 liter milk
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)

Instructions

  1. Wash the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
  2. After soaking, drain the water and grind the rice into a coarse paste.
  3. In a large pot, bring the milk to a boil.
  4. Add the ground rice to the boiling milk and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
  5. Simmer the mixture on low heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens.
  6. Add sugar, ground cardamom, and chopped nuts to the thickened mixture and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
  8. Refrigerate the sweet aila for a few hours before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
2g
Protein
1g

Supplies

Large pot Stirring spoon Refrigerator

Tools

Grinder

Serving suggestions

Serve the sweet aila chilled in traditional clay cups for an authentic experience.

Tips & tricks

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

Cost

$5