Monday, July 07, 2014

PAYASAM RECIPE - Royal / Traditional food in India



  •  Chowari - 1/2 cup
  • Milk - 1 litre
  • Sugar - 3/4 cup
  • Cardamom powder / Elakka podi - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Cashew nuts - 10
  • Ghee      -    1 tablespoon

STEPS:

1.Chowari in water for 1 hour.  After that you will find that it is fluffy and soft. Drain the water completely and keep it aside.

2. In a bowl, add 3 cups of water and bring it to boil.  Now add the soaked chowari to it and let it cook until chowari becomes soft and transparent.

3. Meanwhile, bring milk to boil in another pan.  Once the milk starts boiling, simmer and let the milk reduce a little.

4. Then add sugar and mix well till the entire sugar gets dissolved.  Keep the flame in low. 

5. Then add the cooked chowari, simmer and cook for a few more minutes around 2 -3 minutes.  Do these process keeping the flame low. 

6. Now add cardamom powder and mix.  Give it a stir and cook for another 2 more minutes until sago gets completely blended with milk. 

7.  Now add the roasted nuts. Mix well.

8. Payasam is ready.  This can be served either hot or cold.



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