Pal Payasam - South Indian Rice Pudding
Recipe Summary
- A traditional South Indian rice pudding, Pal Payasam, is prepared using Kerala raw rice, milk, and sugar. It's delicately flavored with cardamom and garnished with ghee-roasted cashews and almonds, offering a rich and creamy dessert experience.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Washed Unakkalari (Kerala Raw Rice) 1/2 cup
- Milk 2 cups
- Water 1/2 cup
- Sugar 3/4 cup
- Cardamom Powder 1/4 tsp
- Milk 2 cups
All Ingredients - For Garnish
- Ghee 1 tbsp
- Cashew Nuts 8-10
- Chopped Almonds 1 tbsp
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Combine Ingredients for Pressure Cooking
Add 1/2 cup washed Unakkalari (Kerala raw rice), 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup water, and 3/4 cup sugar into a pressure cooker. Give it a good mix with a spatula.
Step 2: Pressure Cook the Rice
Close the pressure cooker and cook on medium flame for 1 whistle.
Step 3: Add Flavorings and Thicken Payasam
After pressure cooking, open the lid. Add 1/4 tsp cardamom powder and 2 more cups of milk. Stir well and cook on low flame for until the payasam thickens.
Step 4: Roast Nuts for Garnish
In a separate small pan, heat 1 tbsp ghee. Add 8-10 cashew nuts and roast them until they turn golden brown. Then, add 1 tbsp chopped almonds and roast them until they also turn golden brown.
Step 5: Combine Nuts with Payasam
Add the roasted cashews and almonds to the thickened payasam and mix everything well.
Step 6: Serve Pal Payasam
Serve the delicious Pal Payasam in a bowl.
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