Makara Chaula Recipe: Festive Odisha Rice Pudding
3 hours 20 minutes
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About Makara Chaula Recipe: Festive Odisha Rice Pudding
Celebrate Makar Sankranti with this delightful Makara Chaula, a traditional rice pudding from Odisha, India. This recipe, inspired by the offerings at Puri's Sri Jagannath Temple during Uttaraya Yatra, is a sweet and fragrant blend of rice, jaggery, and an array of delicious fruits and nuts.Traditionally offered to the gods, Makara Chaula is a rich and creamy dessert perfect for sharing with loved ones during this auspicious festival. The combination of textures and flavors makes it a truly special treat.This recipe provides a modern interpretation while staying true to the heart of this ancient offering. Prepare to be amazed by the vibrant colors and unforgettable taste of this unique Odia dessert.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep3 hours 15 minutes
Cook5 minutes
Total3 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Rice Pudding
- 1/2 cup Rice short-grain rice; soak for at least 3 hours, then rinse thoroughly
- 1/2 cup Jaggery or noren gudh (a type of palm jaggery); adjust to taste
- 2 Cardamom Pods lightly crushed
- 4 Cloves
- 10 Peppercorns black
- 5 Cashews whole or roughly chopped
- 5 Raisins
- 6 Grapes halved, seedless
- 1/2 Apple peeled and diced
- 1 Banana ripe, sliced
- 3 tbsp Coconut freshly grated
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 tbsp Ghee desi ghee preferred
- 1/4 cup Water
For Garnish
- 8-10 Pomegranate Seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Soak the rice for at least 3 hours. Rinse well and drain.
- Peel and dice the apple. Slice the banana. Halve the grapes.
- Lightly crush the cardamom pods.
Blend the Mixture
- Combine the soaked rice, jaggery, cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, cashews, raisins, grapes, apple, banana, grated coconut, coconut milk, ghee, and water in a blender.
- Blend until a smooth paste forms.
Cook and Serve
- If desired, you can gently heat the mixture on low heat for a few minutes to warm it through, stirring constantly. Do not boil.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for the Best Makara Chaula
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality jaggery and desi ghee.
- Adjust the amount of jaggery according to your preference for sweetness.
- If you don't have fresh coconut, you can substitute with 1/4 cup of desiccated coconut.
- Feel free to add other dried fruits or nuts, such as almonds or pistachios, to enhance the flavor and texture.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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What a delicious recipe! Thanks for posting.
I’m excited to try this recipe!
Looks so mouthwatering! Thanks for sharing.
Yummy