Aval payasam is a traditional South Indian dessert made with flattened rice (aval), milk, sugar, and cardamom. It is usually prepared during festivals and special occasions.
Aval Payasam
Course: SweetsCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Medium
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
25
minutesLearn how to make a delicious Aval Payasam with this easy recipe. Perfectly cooked aval, milk, sugar, and aromatic spices create a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Aval – 1 cup
Sugar – 1/2 cup
Milk – 4 to 5 cups
Ghee – 1 tablespoon
Cardamom Powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Cashew Nuts – few
Coconut – Cut into tiny bits – 1 tablespoon
Directions
- Toast the aval (poha) in a teaspoon of ghee until it becomes slightly brown and set it aside. In the same pan, fry the cashew nuts and coconut bits until they are golden brown, then set them aside as well.
- Bring the milk to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot. As soon as it begins to boil, lower the heat and add the fried aval. Stir continuously to prevent sticking, and cook until the aval softens.
- Add sugar to the mixture and stir until it dissolves completely. Continue to cook the payasam on a low flame until it reaches a thick consistency.
- Finally, add the fried cashew nuts, coconut bits, and cardamom powder to the payasam. Stir everything together to combine the flavors.
Notes
- For a different texture, you can choose to coarsely grind the fried aval before adding it to the milk.