Monday, May 28, 2012

Aval payasam

Payasam is a traditional recipe in south India. There are lot of varieties. Payasam is like pudding, but not so thick in consistency. Usually it is prepared with milk and sugar or brown sugar garnished with cashew and almonds.

My sister often do this. She is the one who thought me. A very easy and simple one. Perfect dessert for any time.

Ingredients:

  • Aval (Flattened rice) - 1/2 cup
  • Whole milk - 3 cups
  • Evaporated milk - 1 cup
  • Sugar - 1/2 cup
  • Saffron - few strands (4 to 5)
  • Ghee - 1 tsp

 Method:

Roast the aval in 1/2 tsp of ghee till aroma rises. Remove it and let it cool down. Then grind it dry, using a processor or blender. Do not powder finely, pulse it to tiny pieces.  Then roast cashews in another 1/2 tsp of oil.Keep aside Soak saffron in 1 tbsp of warm milk.

Boil milk in a sauce pan. Then add the powdered aval in milk gradually. Let it cook in a low flame.

After it is cooked, add sugar. Let it boil further for 10 minutes. Add the saffron soaked in milk and cashews. Can be served hot or cold.

Note:
  • Instead of whole milk you can use half and half milk.
  • You can avoid evaporated milk too.

20 comments:

Raks said...

My favorite payasam an fatafat recipe if we get guests at home...

Rekha said...

traditional and looks nice.. glad to follow you.. please visit and join my blog in ur free time dear :)

anjana said...

Payasam looks creamy and delicious..loved this quick version..

FewMinute Wonders said...

Very simple and delicious payasam. I love making it always.

Unknown said...

lovely payasam.. glad to follow u..

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Menaga Sathia said...

simple payasam looks delicious!!

Faseela said...

wow....super inviting payassam.......

Spicy-Aroma said...

looks yummy..seem to be very quick and tasty recipe..will try for sure!
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Shabbu said...

yummy and tempting payasam...

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Julie said...

Very delicious payasam,tempting too!!

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Spice up the Curry said...

this looks awesome. delicious one

Achu's Amma's Kitchen said...

delicious and tempting payasam

Sangeetha M said...

very delicious payasam..quick n also a easy one to made...love it!!
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Akila said...

Mmmmhhhhh want to finish of the bowls

Gayathri NG said...

Nicely done, looks divine and tastes yum...

Priya Suresh said...

Delicious,quick and easy breezy payasam,just love it.

Elpiniki said...

Sounds and looks really interesting!!

Chitra said...

I make this every friday but i add jaggery :)

Tina said...

Simple and delicious payasam..

Hema said...

Payasam looks awesome..

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