Thirattuyal Recipe

Ingredients:
8-10 cups milk
4 green cardamoms
1/2 cup sugar (cheeni)
1/2 cup jaggery (gud) (grated)
1 pinch (optional) camphor (edible)

How to make thirattuyal:

  • Boil the milk in a wide and shallow kadai. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer.
  • Grind the cardamom with 1 tablespoon sugar to a fine powder.
  • Keep skimming the sheet of cream that forms on the surface of the simmering milk and reserve in a bowl.
  • When the milk has reduced to half the original quantity, add the sugar and cardamom powder.
  • Continue simmering to reduce the milk further, stirring continuously with a spatula.
  • As the milk starts solidifying, add the skimmed cream and jaggery. Stir and continue cooking till it melts and combines well.
  • Sprinkle the camphor powder, mix well and serve.
  • You can also store this in a sterilized bottle for a few days.