Lakh (Senegalese Millet Pudding) by @niangcook

35 min
Easy

4 servings

🌾

200 g

Millet Couscous (sankhal)

💧

500 ml

Water

🥣

300 g

Greek Yogurt

🥛

120 ml

Sweetened Condensed Milk

🥛

120 ml

Unsweetened Condensed Milk

🌼

5 ml

Vanilla Extract

🍬

31 g

Sugar

🧂

0.3 g

Salt

🍇

10 g

Raisins

🌰

0.3 g

Nutmeg Or Cinnamon

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Pour 500 ml water into the saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.

    water
    🍲saucepan
    🧪measuring jug

  2. Step 2/11

    Add 200 g millet sankhal and the pinch of salt to the boiling water.

    millet sankhal
    salt
    🍲saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/11

    Stir the millet and reduce the heat to low.

    🍲saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/11

    Cover the saucepan and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the millet is tender and has absorbed most of the water.

    millet sankhal
    🍲saucepan

  5. Step 5/11

    Transfer the cooked millet to the mixing bowl and let it cool until no longer hot.

    millet sankhal
    🍲saucepan
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/11

    Add 300 g Greek yogurt and 120 ml sweetened condensed milk to the cooled millet.

    🥣Greek yogurt
    sweetened condensed milk
    millet sankhal
    🥣mixing bowl
    🧪measuring jug

  7. Step 7/11

    Add 120 ml unsweetened condensed milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

    unsweetened condensed milk
    vanilla extract
    🥣mixing bowl
    🧪measuring jug
    🥄measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/11

    Whisk the mixture until creamy and evenly combined.

    millet sankhal
    🥣Greek yogurt
    sweetened condensed milk
    unsweetened condensed milk
    vanilla extract
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  9. Step 9/11

    Stir in 2 to 3 tbsp granulated sugar, if desired, and taste for sweetness.

    granulated sugar
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  10. Step 10/11

    Chill the lakh for at least 30 minutes before serving cold.

    🥣mixing bowl

  11. Step 11/11

    Divide the lakh among 4 serving bowls and top with raisins and ground nutmeg, if desired.

    raisins
    ground nutmeg
    🍨serving bowls
    🥄measuring spoons

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Liquid, Dairy, Sweeteners, Flavorings, Seasonings, Fruit

Ingredients

Millet couscous (sankhal), Water, Greek yogurt, Sweetened condensed milk, Unsweetened condensed milk, Vanilla extract, Sugar, Salt, Raisins, Nutmeg or cinnamon

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Egg-free, Nut-free, Pescatarian

Calories

370 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 14g, Carbohydrates: 57g, Sugars: 35g, Fat: 10g, Saturated fat: 6g, Fiber: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 260mg, Phosphorus: 270mg, Potassium: 400mg, Magnesium: 45mg, Iron: 1.3mg, Sodium: 150mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B2: 0.35mg, Vitamin B12: 0.8µg, Vitamin D: 0.8µg, Vitamin A: 90µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

saucepan, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, whisk, measuring jug, measuring spoons, serving bowls

Appliances

stovetop, refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack

Occasions

Breakfast, Afternoon tea, Ramadan, Family meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@niangcook

Origin

Cuisine

Senegalese, West African

Geographic

Senegal, West Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Thick, Soft, Tender, Smooth, Chewy

Flavors

Sweet, Milky, Tangy, Vanilla, Mild, Spiced

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer because it contains dairy), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F,Stir before serving), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in an airtight container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Texture may become less creamy after thawing)