A delectable Indian pudding dish based on an American classic is a fantastic treat. This dish may not appear appealing, but once you taste the brown pudding with vanilla ice cream, I’m sure you’ll scrape the bowl clean.
Although the recipe is called Indian pudding, it is not a traditional Indian meal. The name Indian pudding comes from the fact that wheat flour is known as Indian flour. It’s a baked custard prepared with milk, molasses, spices, and cornmeal that’s cooked until the top is golden brown and somewhat caramelized, while the middle is smooth and creamy. This pudding may appear unappealing at first, but once you’ve tried it, you’ll want more. To enjoy this easy dessert, sprinkle it with spices and top it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 386 calories; protein 8.7g; carbohydrates 57.9g; fat 14.2g; cholesterol 42mg; sodium 638.5mg. Full Nutrition.
INGREDIENTS
- 6 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1 cup golden raisins (optional)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Corn meal:
Corn meal is a main ingredient in this recipe, a coarse powder made by grinding corn kernels. Each cup of corn meal contains 9 grams of dietary fiber, and 94gms of carbohydrates 4.2 milligrams of iron, and 42% of daily phosphorous intake. Finely ground corn meal gives a smooth texture to the pudding whereas coarsely ground cornmeal gives the pudding a crunchy taste.
Molasses:
Molasses is the second most important ingredient in making Indian pudding. It is a by-product of sugarcane refining process that are commonly used in making candy and cookies. This sweet ingredient contains vital vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6 and selenium. It is high in antioxidants and helps prevent cancer and getting grey hair.
Maple syrup:
Maple syrup is a thick, sticky syrup that is poured liberally over pancakes for its sweetness. It has 24 natural anti-oxidants that reduce free radicals causing inflammation. 1 tablespoon of maple syrup contains about 0.58 milligrams manganese, 0.29 milligrams zinc, 20 milligrams calcium, 42 milligrams potassium, 0.02 milligrams iron, 4 milligrams magnesium.
Ginger:
Ginger is a super food with numerous health benefits. Ginger, on the other hand, is a potent spice. It, comes from a flowering root plant, and provides a variety of great health benefits. Ginger, on the other hand, is a potent spice. It not only contains vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium, but it also has a number of other health advantages.
Nutmeg:
Many savory and sweet foods are flavored with nutmeg spice in cuisines all around the world. Nutmeg has several health advantages in addition to being tasty. However, you should never eat more than what is normally used in cooking. Nutmeg, in big doses, can cause hallucinations. To cook with whole nutmeg, shred a tiny quantity into your dish with a nutmeg grater, pepper mill, or micro-plane. Nutmeg is especially good in creamy sauces and cheesy foods like, which benefit from the spice’s mild spiciness.
Butter:
Butter adds a rich taste to cakes, cookies, and pastries. The high fat content of butter is also responsible for the texture of baked items. One tablespoon of butter includes the following nutrients such as 102 calories, 12 grams of fat, 0 grams of carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, and protein. Butter contains the following nutrients- Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and Calcium.
How to bake pudding?
Prepare SunBrand baking tray by greasing it and set it aside.
Step1
In a big double boiler, bring the milk and butter to a boil. Alternatively, heat the milk and butter in the microwave for 5 to 6 minutes on high until boiling, then transfer to a saucepan on the stove. Keep warm on a medium heat setting.
Step 2
While the milk is heating up, combine 1 cup milk, cornmeal, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, molasses, and brown sugar in a mixing dish.
Step3
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Step4
Once the milk has reached room temperature, slowly pour in the cornmeal mixture while continually stirring with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat to medium and stir constantly for 15 minutes, or until the cornmeal has thickened. In a mixing bowl, combine the butter and vanilla bean seeds. Stir for a minute more, or until the butter has completely melted.
Step5
Remove from the heat and divide into 6 ramekins. In SunBrand Baking tray, place the ramekins and form a water bath by pouring boiling water into the pan until it comes halfway up the edges of the ramekins. Preheat oven to 200°F and bake for 2 hours.
Step 6
Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly before serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
.(Note: if the mixture is clumpy, run it through the blender)
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