Quinoa Pudding / Kheer / payasam

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Quinoa Pudding / Kheer / payasam

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :8 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 8 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1/2 cup quinoa, soaked overnight


  • 2 tbsp. ghee


  • 1 bay leaf


  • 2-3 green cardamoms


  • 2 & 1/2 cups milk


  • pinch of saffron


  • 1/2 cup khoya


  • sugar to taste


  • pinch of salt


  • 1 tsp. chopped pistachios


  • 1 tsp. rose water


  • chopped nuts, tutti frutti & dry rose petals

Directions

  • Cook the quinoa in enough water till it turns soft. Drain and keep aside. Heat ghee in a pan and add the bay leaf and cardamoms.
  • Add in the drained quinoa and stir fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the milk and simmer on a low flame for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the sugar followed by the khoya, salt and saffron. Continue to simmer till it thickens to a desired consistency.
  • Switch off the flame and add the rose water. Refrigerate till serving time. Garnish with chopped nuts, tutti frutti & dry rose petals. Enjoy it hot or chilled.