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Narkel Naru

An authentic dessert recipe from West Bengal, India

Narkel Naru

Cook Time

30 mins

Servings

8 servings

Difficulty

Easy
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Category

Dessert
#traditional#authentic#west-bengal
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Ingredients

For 8 servings

150g Sugar

500ml Milk

50g Ghee

3g Cardamom powder

1pinch Saffron strands

200g Flour or grain base

30g Nuts (cashews, almonds)

7 ingredients needed

💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.

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Cooking Instructions

Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish

1

Prepare the base ingredient — soak, grind or measure as needed.

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2

Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium flame.

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3

Add the main ingredient and cook, stirring continuously.

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4

Add sugar and milk, mix well without lumps.

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5

Cook on low heat until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.

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6

Add cardamom powder and saffron for flavour.

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7

Garnish with nuts and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Chef's Tips

This is a traditional dish from West Bengal with distinct regional flavours.

Adjust spice levels to your preference; the authentic version tends to be robust.

Leftovers taste better the next day as the flavours mature.

Serve with steamed rice or flatbread for a complete meal.

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About This Dish

Narkel Naru is a traditional dessert dish from West Bengal, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 8 servings.

- This is a traditional dish from West Bengal with distinct regional flavours. - Adjust spice levels to your preference; the authentic version tends to be robust. - Leftovers taste better the next day as the flavours mature. - Serve with steamed rice or flatbread for a complete meal.

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Category

Dessert

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Cook Time

30 mins

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Servings

8 servings

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Difficulty

Easy