Kerala Paal Payasam
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw Rice (Unakkalari)
- 1 1/2 cup Sugar
- 4 cup Milk
- 2 teaspoon Ghee
- 2 teaspoon Raisins (Optional)
Instructions
- 1 First of all, heat ghee in a pan. Add cashews and raisins, fry until golden, and set aside.
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In a large pot or deep pan, mix 1 liter of milk with 1 liter of water and bring it to a boil.- 3
Add raw rice (Unakkalari / Kerala raw rice) and cook it on medium flame.- 4
Allow the mixture to reduce to half its volume as the water evaporates and the mixture thickens.- 5
Once the rice is cooked soft, add sugar and mix well until dissolved.- 6
Add the remaining milk (just enough to get the desired consistency) and a pinch of cardamom powder. Let it simmer for a few more minutes.- 7
Finally, add the fried cashews and raisins to the payasam and mix gently.NoteIf you want more colour, You can add caramelised sugar in it or use Saffron strand
Some may add cardamom powder as a flour agent. You can add it before adding ghee
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