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Madhurjan Thongba By Chef Akanksha Khatri

Akanksha Khatri
Madhurjan Thongba is a traditional Manipuri sweet dish. Chef Akanksha Khatri gives a twist to this traditional dish.

Serves

3

Cooking Time

10-15 Min

Meal Type

sweet

Preparation Time

10-15 Min

Difficulty

MEDIUM

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INGREDIENTS

  • For Custard

    • 1 ½ cup milk

    • 1 cup coconut milk

    • 2 bay leaves

    • 1 tsp cardamom powder

    • ½ cup jaggery

    • 2 tbsp cornflour (mixed with 3 tbsp water to form slurry)

  • For Besan Dumplings

    • ½ cup besan

    • 2 tsp sugar

    • oil for frying

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Add milk, coconut milk, bay leaves and cardamom powder and bring it to a boil. Stir occasionally to prevent formation of cream.

  2. 2

    In a bowl mix besan, 2 tsp. sugar and form a thick batter using a little water.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a small pan. Drop a teaspoon full of besan in the hot oil. Add a few more or as much as room permits. Brown both sides and drain on a paper towel. Keep aside.

  4. 4

    When the milk boils add jaggery and mix till dissolved.

  5. 5

    Now add cornflour slury and whisk continuously so it does not stick to the bottom of the kadhai. Cook till it thickens.

  6. 6

    Take ramekins and put 2-3 prepared dumplings and top it up with spoon of prepared custard till dumpling are completely covered.

  7. 7

    Place ramekins in a cake tin and pour in hot water till it covers half the ramekin. Bake at 160°C for 10-12 minutes.

  8. 8

    Garnish the caramelized besan dumpling wiht chopped pistachios. Serve hot or cold.

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