Idichu pizhinja payasam

This payasam is named after its traditional preparation method. Earlier grated coconut were mashed well on a stone (boulder)mortar and pestles with little water to bring the MILK EXTRACT out of it. And this COCONUT MILK is used in Kerala for various cooking recipes. And this is one dessert item recipe.

Requisites:-

Payasam Rice(or basmati is good)-1/2 cup
Thick Coconut milk-2 cups
Thin coconut milk-1cup
Jaggery-3/4 cup or to taste
Sugar-1/4cup
Cardamom pods-8
Water- 1 cup

Ghee-2 tblspn
Raisins-12
Cashew halves- 8

Directions:-

• Cook rice in water(1cup).
• Now boil  the second milk with jaggery, cardamom pods and sugar. Simmer it for 10min.
• Add the rice to this and boil for another 5min.
• Finally add the second milk. Take off from stove once it starts bubbling.
• Garnish this with raisins and cashews fried in ghee.
• Savor this as per the rule mentioned in the video. :)

ENJOY YOUR MEAL:)