Aval Payasam/Beaten rice Payasam

Cook time - 1 hr

Serves - 3 to 4
Ingredients:

• Aval/Beaten rice - 3/4 cup
• Whole milk - 2 cups
• Water - 1 cup
• Sugar - 1/2 cup or according to ur taste
• Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
• Cashewnuts - 8
• Raisins - 1tbsp
• Ghee - 1 tbsp

Method:

1. Heat the vessel and add the ghee. Once it becomes hot, add the cashewnuts and raisins and fry till golden brown. Remove from the pan.
2. In the same pan, add the aval and fry till it becomes reddish brown. Remove it to a plate.
3. Bring the water to boil and add the fried aval. Stir occasionally.
4. Once the aval is cooked completely, add the sugar and the boiled milk and simmer to lower heat till it becomes semi-thick.
5. Add the cardamom powder, roasted cashewnut and raisins.
6. Keep aside for 15 mins and serve.

Tip:

You can also add saffron soaked in warm milk for extra flavor.