Anupama's Kitchen
Rice Pudding with Crunchy Fig Topping
By Ashley Irene
This recipe is from Ayurved Sadhana’s Ayurvedic Doula, Ashley Irene. She has been certified in Ayurvedic Doula: Nutrition and Support Program. She has given a twist on regular rice pudding recipe which is available in cooking books by creating crunchy Fig topping to add a little extra flavor and crunch. The word of advice is to make the fig topping fresh to enhance this delicious recipe.
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Serving Size
Serves 3-4
Ingredients - Rice Pudding
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup basmati rice (soaked and rinsed)
- ¼ cup Jaggery
- ¼ cup ghee
- 2 tsp ginger powder
- ⅔ tsp Cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup milk
Instructions - Rice Pudding
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a large pot. Simmer stirring occasionally until it begins to thicken. This should take about 20 mins.
- Add the sugar spices and ghee. If pudding is too thick add extra water.
- Continue to cook slowly, stirring as needed.
- When gelatinous consistency, add milk
- Cook for a few more minutes to thicken
- Serve hot and throughout the day
Ingredients - Crunchy Fig Topping (1-2 serving)
- ¼ cup chopped/sliced fig
- 1-2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp Almonds
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut
Instructions - Crunchy Fig Topping (1-2 serving)
- Heat pan and add ghee
- Add the figs and continue to fry them in the ghee.
- Add the almonds and cook until brown.
- Add sesame seeds and coconut. Once cooked transfer to another bowl or directly to the pudding.
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