Karba (Sweetened Curd Rice - Rajasthani style Dessert)

 

          This is a classic Rajasthani style rice based dessert, that is mixed with yoghurt, sugar, saffron, cardamom powder and lots of dry fruits. It is a very simple sweet curd rice recipe, perfect when time is a restraint and of course during summers. In fact, Karba happens to be a festive dessert, prepared during special occasions and festivals. So check out this quick step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this yummy sweetened rice yogurt pudding.  

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 & 1/2 cups yoghurt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 cup mixed dry fruits, chopped
• few saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp. milk
• a small sprig mint leaf to garnish

          In a bowl, whisk the yogurt and sugar till the sugar dissolves. The mix should be nice and creamy.

          Then add the cardamom powder, followed by the cooked rice, mixed dry fruits (keep some to garnish) and lastly the saffron milk. (Each time you add an ingredient, give it a whisk so that it gets incorporated in the yoghurt).

          Garnish with the remaining dry fruits, that has been kept aside and the mint leaf. Chill in the refrigerator till serving time and enjoy this Rajasthani style festive dessert. 

          

                               In a bowl, whisk the yogurt and sugar till the sugar dissolves. 

                                 Then add the cardamom powder, 

                                 followed by the cooked rice,

                                 mixed dry fruits (keep some to garnish)

                                 and lastly the saffron milk. (Each time you add an ingredient, 

                                 give it a whisk so that it gets incorporated in the yoghurt).

                                  Garnish with the remaining dry fruits & mint leaf. 

                        Chill till serving time and enjoy this Rajasthani style festive dessert. 

Kalamra (Rice & Yoghurt Kheer / Pudding - Bohri style)

          This is a very easy, simple and a healthy Dawoodi Bohri style dessert. It is a mix of rice, yoghurt, milk, milk powder / khoya, coconut, sugar and other toppings of dry fruits, dry rose petals, etc. It is a traditional dessert that is prepared during Eid celebration or other special occasions. In easy terms it is sweetened curd rice. You can prepare this yummy and unique dessert well in advance and enjoy it chilled with garnishing of your choice.

• 1/2 cup Basmati rice, soaked for 3-4 hours
• 1 & 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup milk powder
• sugar to taste
• 1 cup yoghurt
• 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
• 1 tsp. kewra water
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• pinch of saffron
• 2-3 tbsp. chopped pistachios / mixed nuts
• 2-3 tbsp. raisins, soaked & drained
• 2-3 tbsp. dry rose petals
• 2-3 tbsp. tutti frutti
• mint leaves to garnish 

         In a saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil. Then simmer on a low flame till it is cooked well and the water has almost dried up. 

          Now add the milk, milk powder and sugar to taste. Mix everything well and continue to simmer till the sugar is dissolved and the rice is soft and mushy. Set aside to cool completely.

         Add the yogurt, coconut, cardamom powder, saffron and kewra water. Mix everything well and refrigerate till use. 

          Serve, garnished with pistachios, raisins, dry rose petals, tutti frutti and mint.