PAAL PAYASAM (RICE KHEER)

Radhika of Tickling Palates is hosting a fun event named BLOG HOP WEDNESDAYS.This week i am paired with Kaveri  of Palakkad Chamayal.I chose this simple and delicious paal payasam that perfectly fits the festive mood. You can find the original  recipe here.

Ingredients

1. Milk-500 ml
2. Rice(Pachari) -3/4  cup (you can also use Basmati rice)
3. Sugar- 1-11/2 cup(or according to taste)
4. Cardamom powder- 1/2 tsp
5. Water

Method

• In a heavy bottomed vessel cook rice with milk over low flame, until rice is completely cooked.(you can also use a pressure cooker).
• Add sugar and required amount of water to obtain the desired consistency.Cook for another 10 minutes.
• Switch off the stove and add cardamom powder and garnish with cashew nuts and raisins fried in ghee if desired.