Steamed Egg Pudding

EGG PUDDING

Puddings are always a hit dessert in family functions and this one is one of those traditional pudding recipes that have been passed over by grandmas from generation to generation. It requires just a few simple ingredients to prepare this light, creamy pudding. either serve it warm or cool it for several hours in fridge it will taste great anyway. The is key is to steam it for right duration so that you can get that perfect firm texture. The perfect egg pudding will have a firm texture and will leave juices at the bottom after it has cooled down to room temperature.

Egg Pudding Recipe

Ingredients:

6 Eggs
1 Liter Full Cream Milk
1/3rd Cup Sugar (or as per taste)
A pinch of Salt
1/4th Teaspoon Cardamom Powder
1/4th Teaspoon Saffron Strands
Slivered Almonds and Raisins for garnishing

Direction:

1. Keep the apparatus ready by heating about 2 inches of water in a double boiler.
2. Break eggs in a mixing bowl one by one and beat well with a wire whisk. Add sugar and salt and keep pouring the milk little by little meanwhile. When all the milk has been added to the beaten egg mixture and sugar has melted almost completely, transfer the mixture into steaming pot or bowl and sprinkle cardamom powder, saffron strands and gently garnish it with slivered almonds and raisins.
3. Close the lid of steamer and let it cook for 30 minutes. Check if its done by inserting a wooden skewer, if it comes out clean the pudding is done.
4. Serve either still a bit warm or completely cold, the way you want.