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PAYASAM (KHEER)

1 c. rice                               1 c. condensed milk
1/2 c. sugar                            4 c. whole milk
1 Tbsp. raisins                         1 tsp. ground cardomon seeds 
1 Tbsp. cashew pieces

Add rice to milk and boil over low fire, stirring constantly, until rice is cooked (20 min.). Add condensed milk, sugar, raisins and nuts, and stir until sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens. Add cardamon and serve hot. Note: Optionally add a few strands of saffron to the mixture. Also, almonds or pistachios can be substituted for the cashews.



Raj Kumar Rajendran 2009-11-14