Pukhlein
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Sweet fried cakes of rice flour and jaggery, crisp outside and soft inside, made for festivals and celebrations.
Region: Meghalaya (Khasi and Jaintia Hills)Occasion: Festivals, weddings and ChristmasTime: 40 min + soakingServes: 15 piecesVegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice, soaked 3–4 hours
- ¾ cup jaggery, melted in ¼ cup water and strained
- Oil for deep frying
Method
- Drain the rice and grind into a fine flour.
- Mix the flour with the jaggery syrup to make a thick, smooth dough or batter.
- Rest for 30 minutes.
- Shape into flat rounds or drop spoonfuls into hot oil.
- Fry on medium heat until deep brown and puffed, and drain well.
History
Pukhlein is one of the traditional rice-flour sweets of the Khasi and Jaintia people.
Significance
Pukhlein is made for celebrations and shared with neighbours and guests.