Chhattisgarh Chousela Rice Dessert Sweet Black Rice Jaggery

Method

1. 1

   Wash the rice. Soak 20 minutes. Drain.

2. 2

   Cook rice in 2.5 cups water: bring to a boil, stir once, reduce to the lowest heat, cover tightly, cook 25 to 28 minutes.

3. 3

   Red and black traditional rice varieties take longer than white rice.

4. 4

   Rest covered 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Gently fluff the cooked rice. It should be completely tender with a slight chewiness from the bran layer.

6. 6

   Add dissolved strained jaggery. Stir gently.

7. 7

   Add freshly grated coconut, ghee and cardamom powder. Fold gently.

8. 8

   Steam 3 to 4 more minutes to let the jaggery absorb into the rice.

9. 9

   Serve warm.