Paal Payasam (coconut Rice Pudding)

Paal Payasam, also known as Coconut Rice Pudding, is a traditional dessert from Anglo-Indian cuisine. This creamy and aromatic pudding is made with rice, milk, and coconut, and is often flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts.

Paal Payasam (coconut Rice Pudding)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • 10-12 cashew nuts, chopped
  • 10-12 golden raisins

Instructions

  1. Wash the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain the water and set the rice aside.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the ghee and roast the cashew nuts and golden raisins until they turn golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add the soaked rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in the whole milk and coconut milk, and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is fully cooked and the mixture thickens (about 45-50 minutes).
  5. Once the rice is cooked, add the sugar and cardamom powder. Stir well and cook for another 5-10 minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved and the pudding reaches a creamy consistency.
  6. Turn off the heat and garnish with the roasted cashews and raisins.
  7. Serve the Paal Payasam warm or chilled.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
8g
Protein
5g

Supplies

Heavy-bottomed pan Stirring spoon Serving bowls

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Paal Payasam as a delightful dessert after a traditional Anglo-Indian meal.

Tips & tricks

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

Cost

$10