How to make it
5 steps. Take it one step at a time.
Bring the milk to a boil
In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring the milk to a boil on medium heat.
Add the washed rice
Add the washed rice to the boiling milk. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
25 minCook until the rice is completely soft and the milk has reduced and thickened…
Cook until the rice is completely soft and the milk has reduced and thickened slightly. Add the sugar and cardamom powder, stirring well until the sugar dissolves.
5 minHeat the ghee
In a small separate pan, heat the ghee. Fry the cashew nuts until golden brown, then add the raisins and fry until they puff up.
3 minPour the ghee, cashews, and raisins
Pour the ghee, cashews, and raisins over the payasam. Serve warm or chilled.
A little kitchen wisdom
Using full-fat milk results in a creamier texture. You can substitute sugar with jaggery for a different flavor profile, but ensure you add jaggery only after the milk has cooled slightly to prevent curdling.
