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.
Ingredients
- 1 liter milk
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
Instructions
- Wash the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
- After soaking, drain the water and grind the rice into a coarse paste.
- In a large pot, bring the milk to a boil.
- Add the ground rice to the boiling milk and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
- Simmer the mixture on low heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens.
- Add sugar, ground cardamom, and chopped nuts to the thickened mixture and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- 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