A Sajjige is a delicious dessert prepared with cashew nuts and rice cooked in a banana leaf container. The preparation for this dish is similar to that of the Rasgulla and is served with rice and other Indian grains like Basmati or Chhatri. The Sajjige tastes best when prepared with a little rice or dry fruits, or sometimes even mangoes. In South India the Sajjige is considered as a delicacy, mostly by women. This delicious dessert is different from the others in the sense that it is a traditional one prepared with rice or dry fruits.
When you go south for vacations or celebrations in the southern part of India, there are a few places where you will find this dish. Sajjige is one of them. Sajjige is prepared by a Pottu who first prepares a paste of sesame seeds, almonds, rice and clarified butter, and then grinds them to make a paste. Sajjige is one of the very few dishes in India that is prepared with rice or dry fruits. In some regions, the local people use roasted coconut to prepare Sajjige. Most of the recipes of Sajjige were passed down from generation to generation.
There are many recipes of Sajjige that are prepared using different types of ingredients. The ingredients used to prepare Sajjige are usually cashew nuts, clarified butter, raisins, dried mango pieces, sesame seeds, powdered ginger, and cardamom. Sometimes honey or mint flavors are also added to the mix. The preparation is done by grinding all these ingredients, mixing it with the palm oil of the local people of the region and then letting it cool. Then, it is cooked using a special cooker that is called “Sajja Tika” (Indian Handful).
Sajjige is a great dish that must be given a try to everyone. It is prepared using authentic ingredients, and so if you have a taste for traditional Indian food, you will surely fall in love with Sajjige. Sajjige tastes delicious and is easy to prepare. Even if you do not know how to cook, you can give it a try as there are plenty of recipes available on the Internet.
A variety of Sajjige recipes are available on the Internet. Some recipes of Sajjige are also available in cookbooks and other publications. You can try different Sajjige recipes to see which one you like the most. If you are looking for a particular flavor, you can even ask your local Indian retailer for a sample pack of Sajjige so that you can find out which one you like the most.
Although Sajjige is a favorite among Indians, it is a favorite all over the world. Sajjige is now available in a variety of flavors. You can find Sajjige that has a nutty flavor, creamy flavor or a mild flavor. There are even manufacturers that produce Sajjige Sesame seeds. They have also created Sajjige Pills that are used to add flavor to food and prevent bacterial growth.