An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Fry the cashew nuts in the ghee until golden and set aside.
Bring the milk to a boil, add the rice, and simmer on low for 50 minutes, stirring often, until the milk reduces and turns pink.
Add the sugar and cook 10 more minutes until the payasam thickens.
Crush the cardamom seeds into the mixture and add the fried cashews.
Serve warm or chilled in small bowls.