Name: Paal Payasam
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Rice; 750 ml Milk; 250 gm Sugar; as needed Kesar (Saffron)

Recipe Summary

Paal Payasam is a traditional South Indian rice pudding, a creamy and sweet dessert made with rice, milk, and sugar, often flavored with saffron. It's a comforting dish, perfect for festivals or as a sweet offering.

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Rice 1.5 cups
Milk 750 ml
Sugar 250 gm
Kesar (Saffron) as needed

⚠ Contains Allergens

dairy

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Measure and Wash Rice

Measure 1.5 cups of rice and place it in a container. Add water and wash the rice once thoroughly, gently rubbing with your hands to remove excess starch. Drain the water.

Step 2: Cook Rice

Add the washed rice to a pot with sufficient boiling water. Cover the pot with a lid and cook until the rice is tender and most of the water has been absorbed, which takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 3: Add Milk

Once the rice is cooked and tender, pour 750ml of milk into the pot. Stir well to combine the milk with the cooked rice.

Step 4: Add Sugar

Add 250gm of sugar to the rice and milk mixture. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely into the payasam.

Step 5: Add Saffron

Sprinkle saffron (Kesar) strands over the payasam for flavor and color. Stir gently to incorporate.

Step 6: Simmer and Serve

Continue to simmer the Paal Payasam on low heat, stirring occasionally, for another 5-10 minutes until it thickens to your desired creamy consistency. Once ready, serve warm or chilled.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Measure and Wash Rice

Step 2: Cook Rice

Step 3: Add Milk

Step 4: Add Sugar

Step 5: Add Saffron

Step 6: Simmer and Serve

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