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Chettinad Kavuni Arisi Sweet Recipe (Black Rice Pudding)

Chettinad · Vegetarian · 40 min · 5 servings

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For the soul.

40 mins
~₹120 /serving

Key Ingredients

  • 1 cup black rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup palm sugar - or jaggery
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder (elaichi)
  • 1/2 cup fresh coconut - grated
  • + 1 more ingredients — see full list below ↓
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35 mins
~₹350 total

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How to Make Chettinad Kavuni Arisi Sweet Recipe (Black Rice Pudding) at Home

Ingredients (6 items)

  • black rice— 1 cup
  • water— 3 cups
  • palm sugar - or jaggery— 1/2 cup
  • cardamom powder (elaichi)— 1/2 teaspoon
  • fresh coconut - grated— 1/2 cup
  • ghee— 1 teaspoon
Prep Time10 min
Cook Time30 min
Total Time40 min
Servings5
CourseDessert
CuisineChettinad
DietVegetarian
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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    To begin making the Chettinad Kavuni Arisi Sweet recipe, wash the rice and soak adding lots of water for about 8 hours or overnight

  2. 2

    Drain the water and add the rice to a pressure cooker

  3. 3

    Pour 3 cups of water to the rice, drained water can also be used

  4. 4

    Pressure cook for 5 to 6 whistles

  5. 5

    Once the pressure seizes, open the lid of cooker

  6. 6

    Add palm sugar or jaggery along with cardamom powder to the rice

  7. 7

    Mix and keep cooking in medium flame by mashing with a ladle

  8. 8

    Add grated coconut to it and mix well

  9. 9

    Cook until it becomes thick

  10. 10

    Remove from flame and add in ghee

  11. 11

    Mix and serve warm

  12. 12

    Serve Chettinad Kavuni Arisi Sweet after your simple meal of Vegetable Sambar, Steamed Rice and Elai Vadam on a weekday

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kavuni Arisi

What is Kavuni Arisi?+
Chettinad Kavuni Arisi Sweet Recipe (Black Rice Pudding) is a vegetarian Chettinad dessert dish made with black rice, water, palm sugar - or jaggery, cardamom powder (elaichi), and more. It takes about 40 min to prepare and serves 5.
How long does it take to cook Kavuni Arisi?+
Chettinad Kavuni Arisi Sweet Recipe (Black Rice Pudding) takes 40 min in total — 10 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking. If you prefer not to cook, you can order it via Zomato or Swiggy in about 30–45 minutes.
What ingredients do I need for Kavuni Arisi?+
Chettinad Kavuni Arisi Sweet Recipe (Black Rice Pudding) requires 6 ingredients including black rice, water, palm sugar - or jaggery, cardamom powder (elaichi), fresh coconut - grated, and 1 more. The full ingredient list with quantities is on this page.
Is Kavuni Arisi easy to make at home?+
Yes! Chettinad Kavuni Arisi Sweet Recipe (Black Rice Pudding) can be made at home in 40 min following the 12 steps on this page. The full recipe with exact quantities and step-by-step instructions is available above and on the What2Eat recipe page.
Can I order Kavuni Arisi online?+
Yes! You can order Kavuni Arisi from Zomato or Swiggy. Search for "Kavuni Arisi" on either app to find restaurants near you. Delivery typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on your location.