It’s my 400th Blog Post … has to be a special one. Well, my blog has maximum number of sweets in the particular category, so what better than celebrating with a wholesome traditional Indian sweet/ dessert!
Chak Hao Amubi or Black Rice Kheer/Pudding is a delicacy that comes from the North East of India, particularly Manipur. Assam & Manipur produces a large scale of Black rice, which is drought resistant and also rich in minerals. Hence there are various regional recipes made with black rice, and the most delicious among all is Chak Hao Kheer. The preparation is pretty much easy and is similar to our humble white rice kheer. The only difference stopped here in this recipe is time of the soaking time of black rice which extends to 3-4 hrs. I recently ordered Organic Black Rice from Amazon.in , since then i wanted to make this Kheer, you can say i was waiting for the right occasion. So my dear peeps, here i am with my 400th post Chak Hao Amubi ( Black Rice Kheer) … yaaayyy!
- Wash and soak rice in fresh water for 3-4 hours before cooking.
- In a thick bottomed pan, heat milk and boil till it starts reducing and look light cream in color.
- Add soaked black rice and cook in medium to low flames till rice is 90% cooked. Keep stirring in regular intervals and also scrap the cream from sides and add into the kheer, this will make it more creamy.
- The kheer will start turning purple in color, that is because of the rice.
- Once the milk is thick and creamy and the rice is almost done, add sugar and cardamom powder and stir well.
- After adding sugar, the milk will slightly look diluted, but it will thicken again in few minutes.
- Cook till the kheer is creamy in texture. Turn off the gas, remove from stove and add fried or ghee roasted cashew pieces on top. Give a quick mix.
- Serve hot/ warm or chilled!
If you liked this traditional Manipuri black rice kheer recipe, then try making at home this festive season and impress your guests too. Share your feedback with me in comments below. Thanks for stopping by!
Love : Shaheen
