Rich and Creamy Payasam (ಪಾಯಸ)

ಪಾಯಸ (Rich and Creamy Payasam) is a traditional South Indian dessert that is made during festivals and special occasions. This delicious sweet dish is made with rice, milk, sugar, and flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts.

Vegetarian Dessert Udupi South Indian Festival Traditional Sweet
Rich and Creamy Payasam (ಪಾಯಸ)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw rice
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 10-12 cashew nuts
  • 10-12 raisins

Instructions

  1. Wash the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
  2. Boil the milk in a heavy-bottomed pan.
  3. Drain the water from the rice and add the rice to the boiling milk.
  4. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice is fully cooked and the mixture thickens.
  5. Add sugar and cardamom powder, and mix well.
  6. In a separate pan, heat ghee and fry the cashew nuts and raisins until golden brown.
  7. Add the fried nuts and raisins to the payasam and mix well.
  8. Simmer for a few more minutes and then remove from heat.
  9. Delicious ಪಾಯಸ (Rich and Creamy Payasam) is ready to be served hot or cold.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

Heavy-bottomed pan Stirring spoon

Tools

Pan Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve ಪಾಯಸ (Rich and Creamy Payasam) as a dessert after a traditional South Indian meal.

Tips & tricks

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

Cost

$5