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Pumaloi

A fluffy steamed rice cake served during festivals.

Pumaloi traditional recipe from meghalaya, india

Pumaloi

author
ByKavitha

Quick Info

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

Ingredient Substitutes

  • Rice flour → Millet flour

Ingredients

  • Rice flour
  • Water
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Grind soaked rice.
  2. Prepare batter.
  3. Steam in molds.

Tips & Variations

Steam gently | Use fresh batter

Pumaloi - additional

You will love it

Pumaloi is a Khasi steamed rice cake made from ground rice flour and water, cooked in special molds. It is soft, spongy, and mildly sweet or plain, often eaten with meat curries.

Serving: Serve with curry.

Storage: Consume fresh

Tools Required

Steamer

FAQ

Sweet?

No.

Gluten-free?

Yes.

Vegan?

Yes.

Festive?

Yes.

Daily food?

Sometimes.

šŸ“ From Our Kitchen

Pumaloi balances spicy curries.

— Kavitha, Cheffo Kitchen

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