Wash the Beaten Rice thoroughly
Drain and keep aside
Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a non-stick pan and add the beaten rice
Lightly roast it for a few minutes until it becomes crisp
In a wide pan, heat 2 cups of milk
Add the roasted beaten rice, sugar and cardamom powder
Keep stirring so that the milk doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan
Add a pinch of salt to balance the taste
Cook the beaten rice for around ten minutes until it has softened
When the Beaten Rice is cooked, add 1 more cup of milk
Simmer the Payasam for a few more minutes stirring frequently
Reduce heat and add condensed milk
Keep stirring for another 2-3 minutes and then remove the Paysam from stove top
In a separate pan, heat 2 tbsp ghee
Throw in the cashews and raisins and fry until the cashews begin to brown
Add the fried cashews and raisins to the Payasam
Serve this yummy Aval Pyasam hot or cold