Traditional Rice Payasam
Indulge in the creamy, soul-soothing delight of **Traditional Rice Payasam**, a classic South Indian dessert made with aromatic basmati rice simmered in rich, velvety whole milk. Sweetened with sugar and infused with the warm flavors of cardamom and saffron, this dish is a celebration of simplicity and elegance. Enhanced with the nuttiness of golden-fried cashew nuts and the subtle sweetness of plump raisins, this festive favorite is perfect for special occasions or as a comforting treat. Ready in under an hour with minimal prep, this easy payasam recipe delivers a luscious and aromatic finale to any meal. Serve it warm for cozy indulgence or chilled for a refreshing dessert—every spoonful is pure bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Basmati rice
- 4 cups Whole milk
- 0.75 cup Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Ghee
- 2 tablespoons Cashew nuts
- 2 tablespoons Raisins
- 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 8 strands Saffron strands
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Wash the basmati rice thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear. Drain and let it sit for a few minutes to dry.
In a pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the washed rice and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and cook the rice until it is soft and all the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat ghee in a small pan over medium heat. Add the cashew nuts and fry them until they are golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same ghee, fry the raisins until they puff up, then remove and set aside with the cashews.
In another large pot, bring the milk to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the milk from sticking to the bottom.
Once the rice is cooked, add it to the boiling milk. Stir well to combine.
Let the mixture simmer on low heat, stirring continuously, until the rice is fully cooked and the milk starts to thicken, approximately 15 minutes.
Add sugar to the rice-milk mixture and stir until it dissolves completely.
Add cardamom powder and saffron strands, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken further.
Turn off the heat and top the payasam with the fried cashew nuts and raisins.
Serve the payasam warm or chilled as per your preference.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.3 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 73 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 6% | |
*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.
