Jhajariya Recipe

How to make jhajariya

Jhajariya is a pudding/halwa which is made with tender sweet corn powder. The use of ghee and milk brings a unique flavor to this dish, it feels creamy and rich; the added nuts give it a crunch and make it a wholesome dessert you can whip up in no time.

Ingredients of Jhajariya

• 1/2 Cup Sweet Corn
• Milk as required
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 4 tbsp Ghee
• A pinch of cardamom powder
• Kesar strands (Optional)
• Raisins and nuts

How to Make Jhajariya

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1.

Take the sweet corn and make a fine powder out of it.

2.

In a pan heat ghee and roast the corn powder until slightly golden brown.

3.

Add 1 cup milk and let it cook for 5 minutes. If you feel the milk has been soaked up, use more milk.

4.

The consistency should be soft like a halwa. Not dry, not liquidy. Adjust milk according to this.

5.

Add sugar and let it cook for another 2 mins.

6.

Sprinkle cardamom powder and take off the heat.

7.

Garnish with raisins, nuts, and Kesar strands. Serve hot.

Tags:

• Rajasthani Food
• Dessert Recipe
• Rajasthani Cuisine