Jharkhand Mitha Khichdi Sweet Red Rice Jaggery Coconut Tribal

Method

1. 1

   Wash red rice. Soak 20 minutes. Drain.

2. 2

   Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add drained red rice.

3. 3

   Stir. Reduce to medium-low. Cook covered, stirring every 8 minutes, for 25 to 30 minutes until rice is completely soft and slightly broken down into a thick porridge-like consistency.

4. 4

   Reduce to low. Add dissolved strained jaggery.

5. 5

   Stir well — the khichdi turns a warm golden-brown.

6. 6

   Add grated coconut, ghee and cardamom powder. Stir.

7. 7

   Simmer on low for 5 more minutes until coconut and jaggery are fully incorporated.

8. 8

   Garnish with fried cashews. Serve warm.