Nagaland Naga Sticky Rice Sweet Coconut Jaggery Festival

Method

1. 1

   Drain soaked glutinous rice.

2. 2

   Combine coconut milk, water, grated jaggery and salt in a heavy pot.

3. 3

   Heat on medium stirring until jaggery dissolves completely.

4. 4

   Add drained soaked rice to the coconut-jaggery liquid.

5. 5

   Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir.

6. 6

   Reduce to the lowest heat. Cover and cook for 20 to 22 minutes, stirring gently every 7 minutes, until the rice is completely cooked through and has absorbed all the liquid.

7. 7

   Add cardamom powder. Stir.

8. 8

   The sweet sticky rice should be cohesive and creamy from the coconut milk, with a warm golden colour from the jaggery.

9. 9

   Garnish with roasted sesame seeds. Serve warm.