Atola (Rice Pudding)

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Rice Pudding with rice from the new harvest. This is the tradition followed by the East Indian Community as a gratitude to our ancestors on All Souls Day (02 Nov)

"All Souls Day   This is a day dedicated to the dead and it is observed on 02 Nov every year.  It is a day of remembrance and prayers for the souls of all those who are dead. "

 Flavours of my Kitchen

As we progress from generation to generation we must remember the sacrifices and devotion of our ancestors. So as a gratitude  we offer them the first harvest of the season in the form of this rice pudding.

Rice Pudding (Atola) by flavoursofmykitchen.com

Serves

6 Persons

Type

Dessert

Time

30 minutes

Level

Beginner

Soak rice & black-eyed peas (chowli)

Boil rice and chowli with thin extract of coconut milk and salt.

Add jaggery, cardamom powder & finally the thick coconut milk.

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Steps to Make Atola

Wash new rice and chawli beans and soak them in water for a few hours. This will ensure faster cooking.

Step I

Add thin coconut extract, salt and 2 cups water.  Bring this to a boil.  Cover & cook till done

Step II

When cooked, add grated jaggery & cardamom powder.  Mix well and cook for a few more minutes until jaggery completely melts.

Step III

Finally add the thick coconut milk extract.  Simmer the pudding for 2 minutes & then turn off the heat.

Step IV

You'll love the flavour, texture & taste of this rice Atola. It is quick and easy to prepare It is made with only a few  ingredients.

Rice Pudding (Atola) is ready  

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