Mizoram Chapchar Kut Pulut Sticky Rice Cake Festival Sweet

Method

1. 1

   Cook the soaked drained glutinous rice by steaming in a cloth-lined steamer for 20 to 25 minutes until completely cooked and very sticky throughout.

2. 2

   Or cook in a pot with a small amount of water.

3. 3

   Dry-roast sesame seeds in a small pan stirring constantly for 3 minutes until golden and popping. Set aside.

4. 4

   While still hot transfer the cooked sticky rice to a bowl.

5. 5

   Add grated jaggery, roasted sesame seeds, cardamom powder and a pinch of salt.

6. 6

   Mash and knead together with wet hands or a heavy wooden spoon until the jaggery is completely incorporated and the sesame seeds are evenly distributed.

7. 7

   Work quickly while the rice is still warm.

8. 8

   With wet palms shape into small oval or round cakes — about 5 cm diameter and 1 cm thick.

9. 9

   Cool 20 minutes until firm. Serve at room temperature.