Paal Payasam – Traditional
Summary
- A creamy and sweet rice pudding, Paal Payasam is a traditional South Indian dessert made with rice, milk, and sugar, often flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts and raisins. Perfect for festive occasions.
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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Ghee 2 tsp
- Cashews 10 nos
- Raisins 10 nos
- Ghee 2 tsp
- Rice 2 tbsp
- Milk (Full Cream) 1 litre
- Sugar 1/4 Cup
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Pot
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Fry Cashews and Raisins
Add 2 tsp Ghee to a pan. Add 10 cashews to the pan and fry until golden brown. Then, add 10 raisins and fry until they puff. Remove the fried cashews and raisins from the pan and keep aside.
Step 2: Prepare Rice and Milk Base
Add another 2 tsp Ghee to a pot. Add 2 tbsp rice to the pot and stir fry for . Pour 1 litre of full cream milk into the pot. Bring the milk to a boil and continue for , stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Add Sugar and Thicken
Add 1/4 cup sugar to the milk. Continue to for or until the quantity of milk is by 30% and the payasam thickens to a creamy consistency.
Step 4: Combine and Serve
Add the previously roasted cashews and raisins to the payasam. Mix well to combine all ingredients. Serve the Paal Payasam warm or chilled.
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