PAL PAYASAM

PAL PAYASAM

A traditional South Indian dessert made during festivities at homes,Pal Payasam is a milk based sweet. Simple to make and pleasing to eat and serve.It is a must in most functions in Tamil and Kerala households.Lord Guruvayurappan is said to be fond of this delicacy.So friends,here is the recipe.Enjoy making,eating and serving.

Ingredients:

Milk	1 litre
Basmati rice	2 1/2 tsp
Sugar	1/2 cup
Condensed milk	1/2 tsp
Nuts of your choice(cashews and raisins)	1 tsp
Ghee	1 tsp
Cardamom	1/4 tsp

How to make:

• Heat the ghee in a pan.
• Now add the chopped nuts and keep them aside.
• Add rice now and saute it for 2mins.
• Add milk now and let it boil and keep on stirring.
• It is preferable to use a non stick pan so that the milk doesn't stick to the bottom.                                        
• When the rice is cooked,add sugar and cook until the mixture is reduced to half.
• Add the condensed milk and mix it well and check for the desired consistency.
• Now add cardamom powder and garnish it with chopped nuts.
• Pal payasam is ready.
• Serve it hot or cold as you please.

NOTES:

1.I have used basmati rice,but you can use ordinary cooking rice as well.

2.Using cream milk will enhance the flavour of the dish.

3.In case you are in a hurry in making this you can coarsely grind the rice and follow the steps as above.

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