Aval Payasam
Indulge in the creamy, luscious flavors of Aval Payasam, a traditional South Indian dessert made with flattened rice (aval/poha), milk, and jaggery. This easy-to-make kheer-like dish is infused with the warmth of cardamom and garnished with golden-fried cashews and plump raisins toasted in fragrant ghee. Perfect for festive occasions or as a comforting sweet treat, Aval Payasam is rich, aromatic, and ready in just 40 minutes. Whether served warm or chilled, this decadent dessert is a crowd-pleaser that combines wholesome ingredients with an authentic, celebratory taste. Try it today and elevate your dessert game with this classic Indian delicacy! Keywords: Aval Payasam recipe, South Indian dessert, flattened rice kheer, jaggery sweet, festive payasam.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Flattened rice (Aval/Poha)
- 4 cups Milk
- 3/4 cup Jaggery
- 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons Cashew nuts
- 2 tablespoons Raisins
- 2 tablespoons Ghee
- 1/4 cup Water
Instructions
Rinse the flattened rice (aval/poha) under running water until clean, then drain thoroughly.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee over medium flame. Add the cashew nuts and fry until golden brown. Remove the cashew nuts and set aside.
In the same pan, add the raisins and fry until they puff up. Remove the raisins and set them aside with the cashew nuts.
Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of ghee into the pan and add the drained flattened rice. Roast the aval on a low flame for about 3-5 minutes until it's fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
In another saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the flame to medium and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, take a separate small saucepan, combine jaggery and water. Heat it until the jaggery dissolves completely. Strain to remove any impurities.
Add the roasted aval to the simmering milk, mix well, and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes until the aval softens and blends with the milk.
Stir in the jaggery syrup into the milk and aval mixture. Mix thoroughly and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
Add the cardamom powder, fried cashew nuts, and raisins to the payasam, stir well.
Serve warm or chilled based on preference. Enjoy your delicious Aval Payasam!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.7 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 123 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 856 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
