Steamed Christmas Pudding
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 25 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Total time: 50 mins
The rich, traditional Christmas fare. Serve with custard or vanilla ice- cream.
Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • ½ tsp dried ginger (soonth) powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (dalchini) powder
  • 55 gms chopped dates (khajur)
  • 55 gms chopped mixed peel
  • 55 gms raisins (kismis)
  • 55 gms finely chopped cashewnuts (kaju)
  • 1 tsp levelled, baking powder
  • 3 tsp sugar
  • Vanilla Ice-cream or sweetened cream to serve
Instructions
  1. Separate the eggs.
  2. Cream the butter and powdered sugar very well.
  3. Add the egg - yolks, one at a time and beat very well.
  4. Mix all the dry fruits and peel. Sprinkle a little flour over them.
  5. Add the fruit and peel mixtures, spices and vanilla essence to the pudding mixture.
  6. Beat the egg- whites, bread crumbs and baking powder to the pudding mixture.
  7. In a small vessel, mix 3 teaspoons of granulated sugar and 3 teaspoons of water. Melt until the liquid becomes dark brown and add to the pudding mixture.
  8. Grease a 175 mm. (7") diameter baking tin and spread the mixture in it. Cover and cook in a pressure cooker for 15 to 20 minutes.
  9. Serve warm or cold.
Recipe by Mithila.net at http://www.mithila.net/festival-specials/steamed-christmas-pudding-8748.html