Aval Payasam (Rice Flakes Kheer)

Aval Payasam is another simple,easy to make recipe. This is made with Milk and Aval (Poha) and flavoured with cardamom.This payasam can be made as an instant recipe or on any occasion.This can be served either hot or cold :)

Time:Making Time (20 mins)

Difficulty level: Easy

Ingredients:

• Aval (Poha) - 1/4 cup
• Milk - 4 cups 
• Sugar - 4-5 tbsp
• Condensed Milk - 2 tbsp (Optional)
• Cardamom Powder - 1 tsp
• Cashews,Raisins - slightly roasted in 1 tsp of Ghee for garnish
• Ghee - 1/2 tbsp

Preparation:

1. Add ghee in a heavy bottomed pan and slightly fry the cashews and raisins till golden brown.Keep aside.
2. Now sauté the Aval in the remaining ghee for a few mins till it turns slightly brown.Switch off the flame. Pulse it once in a mixer. (This is optional.You can use directly as well)
3. Add it to the milk and allow it to boil for 10-15 mins in medium heat for a while and keep stirring in between so that the Aval doesn't stick to the bottom of the vessel.
4. Add condensed milk at this stage if you are using it.
5. Once the milk starts to boil,add sugar as per taste and boil it the milk reduces to 3 cups or so.Now add the cardamom powder and stir well.
6. Garnish with cashews and raisins before serving.
7. Served either hot or cold :) 
   
   Chef's Tip:
   - Adding Condensed milk can help thicken and add richness to the Payasam.
   

   - Adjust sugar accordingly if you are using condensed milk

   
   

   
   

   
   

   

   Aval Payasam