China grass or agar agar is a plant derived gelatin, which is used in making puddings, jellies and custards. Agar agar is commonly known as China grass in India. China grass is a glossy pudding which is made by mixing sweetened milk with China grass powder. China grass is used as quick thickener which helps in setting the dish very quickly. Any dish which has China grass as the setting agent doesn’t even needs refrigeration. It doesn’t melt once set.
China grass is available in powdered form and also in dried strands. Both the forms are used in China grass recipe. If using the dry strands then they need to be cut and then boiled. Both the forms are used as setting agent, and an excellent gelatin for those who avoid animal based gelatins in their food. Agar agar or China grass has been widely used in Asian countries not only as a dessert but also for its health benefits.
China grass has a very basic recipe when it comes to making China grass pudding. It can be made with China grass in powdered form or with the dried strands. If using the strands in China grass recipe then make sure to cut them with scissors and soak them in water for 15/20 minutes, before boiling them in milk.
These days you can find variety of flavors of this mesmerizing sweet dish. Lucky Masale offers twelve different delicious flavors of China grass. Since China grass recipe is super easy to follow, people often make two to three different flavors in parties. This not only brings in diversity in taste but also looks aesthetically satisfying on your dessert counter.
The twelve different flavors of China grass by lucky masale are as follows:-
China grass pudding in these twelve delectable flavors are hard to resist. With recipe as easy as pie, China grass is a sure winner in your next gathering.
As mentioned above in the post that China grass recipe can use both the forms available in the market – powdered and strands.
If using it in the strand form, here find the steps of making the pudding.
If using the powdered form then here I’m sharing the recipe of lucky masale’s China grass.
We all know by now that China grass is an excellent vegan source of gelatin, which is used in making pudding, jellies and custards. We can also find readymade China grass powder for making custards in the market, which are already in proportion and measuring the exact amount is not needed while making the dessert. Apart from these jellies and custards that China grass is known for, it also has some health benefits. Though there are still studies going on in this area, but some health benefits are widely accepted by the people around the world. Here are some of the health benefits of using China grass:-
Though there are other claims also regarding the health benefits of China grass towards diabetes, relieving sore throat, reducing fever but still more studies are being made in this regard. Here it is imperative to point that agar agar or China grass needs to be taken with at least 8 ounces of water. If it is not taken with enough water it can block the esophagus. Immediate medical attention would be needed if the choking occurs.
Making China grass is super easy, especially if you are making it with the readymade China grass pudding mix. Even if you want to try from scratch by mixing the strands in water, the China grass recipe is fairly effortless. Here are some tips for this super delectable dessert to keep in mind while cooking.
To make it healthier, sugar can be reduced according to one’s own preference.
China grass powder per se has very less calories and is also low on sodium. If you want to have a dessert that won’t muddle with your health goals and would satiate your taste buds also then it would be preferable to make your own China grass at home. Whole milk can be easily replaced with two percent milk and instead of using high amount of sugar, lower quantity of sugar can be used. This way you can still enjoy the dessert without feeling any guilt.
To conclude, I would just say that enjoy the China grass dessert as pudding, jelly falooda or custard with your whole family and friends. It’s super easy to make and can be cooked well easily under ten minutes. China grass is a perfect snack for kids during the hot summer days and it is super delicious dessert for any party. With twelve different flavors of China grass by Lucky Masale make sure to entertain your loved ones with this uncomplicated and most mesmerizing dessert.