Sri Lankan Menari Bath Recipe – Traditional Sweet Rice Pudding

Helafood Chef
Mar 06, 2026
30 Min Prep

Sri Lankan Menari Bath – a creamy, sweet rice pudding made with coconut milk and jaggery, garnished with cashews and raisins. A traditional dessert or breakfast favorite.

Ingredients List

  • 1 cup Raw Rice
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 cup Thick Coconut Milk
  • ½ cup Jaggery (grated)
  • ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder
  • A pinch of Salt
  • 1 tbsp Cashew Nuts (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Raisins (optional)

Preparation Steps

1

Wash the Rice Rinse the rice thoroughly to remove excess starch

2

Cook the Rice Add rice and water into a pot and cook on medium heat until soft and water is almost absorbed

3

Add Coconut Milk and Jaggery Pour in thick coconut milk, add grated jaggery, a pinch of salt, and cardamom powder

4

Stir continuously to avoid sticking

5

Simmer Cook on low heat for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes creamy and slightly thickened

6

Add Nuts and Raisins (Optional) Stir in cashew nuts and raisins if desired

7

Serve Serve warm or at room temperature as a sweet dessert or breakfast dish

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