Ingredients:
• 2.5 tbsp – Sugar
• 1 tbsp – water
• 3 – eggs
• 1/2 litre – Milk
• 6 tbsp – Sugar
• a few drops of vanilla essence
Method:
- To prepare the caramel, take 2.5 tbsps sugar and 1 tbsp of water in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave uncovered at high for about 2 minutes or until it caramelises. Pour into a mould. Allow to cool and set.
- Pour milk in a microwave-safe bowl and cook at high for 5 minutes.
- Add 6 tbsp sugar and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Pre-heat a convection oven to 200 degrees C.
- Break the eggs in a bowl and whisk gently to blend well. Add vanilla essence and mix again, stirring gently.
- Add the egg mixture to the milk that was kept aside. Pour this into the mould with the caramel.
- Cover the mould with a foil. Cook in the pre-heated oven for 45 minutes.
- To check if the pudding is ready, insert a skewer or knife. It should come out clean.
- Allow standing time of 10-15 minutes. Un-mould on a serving plate. Serve hot or cold.
Recipe courtesy of Anita Raheja