Rasiya

Introduction

Rasiya is a sacred sweet dish prepared during Chhath Puja in Bihar using jaggery, rice, and milk. The deep brown color and thick texture come from slow-cooked jaggery caramelisation.

1. Cooking the Base
   Ingredients:

• ½ cup rice
  
• 1 liter milk
  
• ¾ cup jaggery
  

Instructions:

• Cook rice in milk until thick.
  
• Add melted and strained jaggery once rice is soft.
  

2. Flavoring & Finishing
   Ingredients:

• Cardamom
  
• Optional: dry ginger powder
  

Instructions:

• Simmer to thicken and deepen in color.
  

Pro Tips

• Add jaggery after turning off the flame to avoid curdling.
  
• Let it rest overnight for best flavor.

Serving Suggestions

• Offered to Sun God and consumed the next morning after Surya Arghya.
  

Fun Fact
Rasiya is never consumed hot; it’s always served the next day after resting overnight.