Sri Lankan Menari Bath Recipe – Traditional Sweet Rice Pudding
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
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1 cup Raw Rice
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3 cups Water
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1 cup Thick Coconut Milk
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½ cup Jaggery (grated)
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¼ tsp Cardamom Powder
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A pinch of Salt
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1 tbsp Cashew Nuts (optional)
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1 tbsp Raisins (optional)
Preparation Steps
Wash the Rice Rinse the rice thoroughly to remove excess starch
Cook the Rice Add rice and water into a pot and cook on medium heat until soft and water is almost absorbed
Add Coconut Milk and Jaggery Pour in thick coconut milk, add grated jaggery, a pinch of salt, and cardamom powder
Stir continuously to avoid sticking
Simmer Cook on low heat for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes creamy and slightly thickened
Add Nuts and Raisins (Optional) Stir in cashew nuts and raisins if desired
Serve Serve warm or at room temperature as a sweet dessert or breakfast dish
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