AVAL PAAYASSAM (Rice flakes Kheer)

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AVAL PAAYASSAM (Rice flakes Kheer)

Description

This paayassam made with rice flakes, jaggery and creamy coconut milk is a wonderful delicacy. This may not be one of the most common paayassam/Kheer made, but this is different and takes around only 15 minutes to prepare.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 10 Min

Total Time : 20 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1 cups brown rice flakes/ aval/ poha


  • 1/2 cups melted jaggery


  • 1/4 tsp powdered dried ginger (a small pinch - optional)


  • 2-3 nos cardamom


  • 200 ml coconut cream


  • 1 tbsp ghee


  • 1/2 tsp cashewnuts, raisins, coconut bits

Directions

  • Take the aval in a bowl, wash well and drain it. Leave the aval in just sufficient water to soak.
  • Melt the jaggery with little water, strain the impurities and keep it aside.
  • In a thick bottomed pan, cook the soaked aval with little water. When it is almost cooked, add the melted jaggery and stir well. Add the dried ginger powder and crushed cardamom.
  • When the mixture starts thickening, add the coconut cream, stir well and switch off the owen.
  • In a small frying pan, heat the ghee, add the cashew nuts, raisins and coconut bits and fry till golden brown. Add this to the paayassam.
  • Serve the paayassam warm or cold. Enjoy