Christmas Pudding ( Alcohol free)

In a wide bowl , add 250 grams powdered jaggery . Use dark jaggery for the rich colored pudding .

Add 125 grams softened unsalted butter .

Add 1 large egg . Whisk all until combined . Don’t over- beat .

Add the second egg and whisk until mixture turns creamy . Again take care you don’t over-beat.

Add 125 grams raisins .

Add 125 grams candied orange peels chopped .

Add 120 grams dry fruits of your choice .

Add 125 grams chopped dates .

Pour 40 ml orange juice in.

Mix all together.

Add in the sifted 75 grams plain flour .

Sift and add 1/4 teaspoon baking powder .

Sift and add 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger powder.

Sift completely before adding .

Mix all the ingredients .

Finally Add in 140 grams bread crumbs .

Mix really well .

Transfer the pudding mix to a greased dome shaped bowl . Level the surface of the pudding mix.

Double seal the bowl with a aluminum foil as shown .

Use 2 rubber bands and make sure the foil seal is intact.

This is how the sealed bowl looks .

Cut the extra foil and discard .

Now place the sealed bowl inside a steamer which contains boiling hot water. Water level should

touch the base of the bowl . Cover and cook for 6 hours in simmered heat . Do check water level

in-between while cooking. Once done , take the bowl out from the steamer . Wait for 15 minutes .

Take off the rubber bands and foils used for sealing .

Unseal completely as shown . Use a knife gently to loosen sides , release pudding from the bowl .

Tilt the warm pudding bowl on a plate . Christmas Pudding falls beautifully .