How long does China Grass Pudding take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does China Grass Pudding serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is China Grass Pudding vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make China Grass Pudding?

5 grams Agar Agar, 80 grams Sugar, 1 grams Green Cardamom, 100 ml Water, 500 ml Milk, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for China Grass Pudding?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in China Grass Pudding?

About 158 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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China Grass Pudding

Name: China Grass Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 5 grams Agar Agar, For Soaking; 100 ml Water, For Soaking; 500 ml Milk, For Cooking; 80 grams Sugar, For Mixing; 1 grams Green Cardamom, Crushed

25 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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Also known as agar agar pudding · Veg · Sweets & Desserts

Sweets & Desserts Jain Gluten-free

China grass pudding made with agar agar, milk, sugar and green cardamom, chilled until set. Serves 4 and takes about 25 minutes plus soaking and resting.

Low calorie

Good for: Raksha Bandhan, Party, Summer

Ingredients

5 items

4 people

Agar Agar, For Soaking5 grams
Water, For Soaking100 ml
Milk, For Cooking500 ml
Sugar, For Mixing80 grams
Green Cardamom, Crushed1 grams

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	158kcal	632kcal
Protein	4.1g	16g
Carbohydrate	27g	109g
Fat	4.2g	17g
Fibre	0.2g	0.8g
Sugar	26g	104g

Method

1
Break the china grass into small pieces. Soak it in 100 ml water for 10 minutes until soft. Crush the cardamom and keep the milk and sugar ready.
Agar AgarWater
2
Add the soaked china grass with its soaking water to a small kadai. Heat it on medium flame for 2 minutes until it boils. Lower the flame and boil for 3 minutes, stirring often, until it melts fully and no strands remain.
3
Heat the milk in another kadai on medium flame for 5 minutes until it comes to a gentle boil. Add the sugar and crushed cardamom. Stir for 2 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
MilkSugarGreen Cardamom
4
Pour the melted china grass into the hot milk through a strainer. Mix well and cook on low flame for 2 minutes until evenly combined. Do not boil it for longer.
5
Pour the mixture into small bowls or a shallow dish. Cool it at room temperature for 20 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 120 minutes until set.

Before you start

How long does China Grass Pudding take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does China Grass Pudding serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is China Grass Pudding vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is China Grass Pudding spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make China Grass Pudding?: 5 grams Agar Agar, 80 grams Sugar, 1 grams Green Cardamom, 100 ml Water, 500 ml Milk, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for China Grass Pudding?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in China Grass Pudding?: About 158 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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