Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Paal Payasam (South Indian Rice Kheer)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 1/2 cup basmati rice
- • 1 litre full-fat milk
- • 3/4 cup sugar
- • 1/4 tsp saffron threads
- • 4 green cardamom pods, crushed
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 2 tbsp cashew halves
- • 2 tbsp raisins
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the rice with the milk in a heavy pan, stirring often, until the rice is very soft and the milk thickens.
2
Phase 2
Add the sugar and cook 5 more minutes until dissolved.
3
Phase 3
Crush the saffron with a splash of warm milk and stir it in with the cardamom.
4
Phase 4
Fry the cashews and raisins in the ghee until golden and pour over the payasam.
5
Phase 5
Serve warm, or chill and serve cold.