1. Soak the bread in the milk till it becomes soggy.
2. Add salt. Beat the egg yolks adding vanilla essence & sugar.
3. Add the raisins to the bread and mix.
4. Pour into a greased dish and bake in a moderate oven till done.

For meringue:

1. Beat egg whites till they stand in peaks.
2. Add 6 tbsp sugar & 1/2 tsp vanilla essence.
3. Beat till sugar melts.
4. Remove the pudding from the oven & cover with meringue.
5. Return the pudding to the oven & cook till the meringue is set & brown.