Chuda Ghasa
Chuda Ghasa* (Dried & Ground Flattened Rice Mix) - A traditional Odia prasad that originated from Puri Jagannath Temple and is made during special occasions like Ganesh Pooja.
Ingredients
- Flattened Rice (Chuda) - 1kg
- Sugar or Jaggery - 250g
- Grated Coconut - 500g
- Clarified Butter (Desi Ghee) - 4 tbsp
- Black Pepper Powder - 1 tbsp
- Cardamom Powder - 1 tsp
- Edible Camphor (Pachai Karpoor) - a pinch
Preparation Method
Step 1: Grind the flattened rice till a coarse mixture is formed
Step 2: Place the mixture on a large plate
Step 3: Add ghee to the ground rice and mix using your palms till the ghee is evenly distributed
Step 4: Add grated coconut, sugar or dried jaggery and mix using your hands evenly
Step 5: Add the black pepper and cardamom powder and mix using your hands evenly
Step 6: Finally add a pinch of edible camphor to the bowl(_do not add more than a pinch as it may turn the mixture bitter_)
Step 7: Garnish with a small amount of grated coconut and serve