Paal Payasam (coconut And Cardamom Rice Pudding)

Paal Payasam, also known as Coconut and Cardamom Rice Pudding, is a traditional Anglo-Indian dessert that is creamy, aromatic, and indulgent. This sweet and comforting pudding is made with simple ingredients and is perfect for any special occasion or festive celebration.

Vegetarian Gluten Free Dessert Anglo-Indian Indian Dessert Rice Pudding Coconut Cardamom
Paal Payasam (coconut And Cardamom Rice Pudding)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
  • 2 tablespoons golden raisins

Instructions

  1. Wash the Basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain the water and set aside.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring the whole milk to a boil.
  3. Add the soaked rice to the boiling milk and simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice is cooked and the milk has reduced to a creamy consistency (about 45 minutes).
  4. Stir in the coconut milk and sugar, and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
  5. Add the cardamom powder, chopped nuts, and golden raisins. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and let the paal payasam cool slightly before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
8g
Protein
5g

Supplies

Heavy-bottomed pan Measuring cups and spoons Stirring spoon

Tools

Serving bowls Ladle

Serving suggestions

Serve the paal payasam warm or chilled, garnished with additional nuts and a sprinkle of cardamom powder.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can also add a few strands of saffron to the paal payasam while cooking.

Cost

$10