Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 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.

2. 2.Pressure Cook the Rice

   Close the pressure cooker and cook on medium flame for 1 whistle.

3. 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 20 minutes until the payasam thickens.

4. 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.

5. 5.Combine Nuts with Payasam

   Add the roasted cashews and almonds to the thickened payasam and mix everything well.

6. 6.Serve Pal Payasam

   Serve the delicious Pal Payasam in a bowl.