Palada Payasam (Kerala style)

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Bethica Das

Palada Payasam (Kerala style)

#sc3 - Palada Payasam or Kheer is a traditional Kerala style dessert made of milk, sugar and small rice flakes that is called Ada in the local lingo. This must try recipe is very popular during Onam and Vishu festival. Sugar can be substituted with jaggery if you wish. This was my first try and it turned out very yummy. I simply loved the texture of this dessert. Garnish with dry fruits of your choice and enjoy it warm or chilled.

Ingredient

3 cups

full fat milk

1 tsp.

ghee

1/4 cup

ada (rice flakes)

1/4 cup

sugar or to taste

1/4 tsp.

cardamom powder

pinch

saffron

2 tbsp.

raisins, soaked in warm water

2-3 tbsp.

dry fruits

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Wash the rice ada (flakes) well and soak in hot water for 15-20 minutes to soften them. By then it will swell up. Then strain and keep aside for a couple of minutes for the water to drain completely.

* Step 2

Heat ghee in a pan and sauté the soaked ada for a minute and keep aside. In a saucepan, bring the milk to a boil and simmer till it is slightly reduced. Now add the sautéed ada,

* Step 3

Sugar, cardamom powder, soaked raisins and saffron. Simmer till the rice ada is soft, but not mushy. Stir at intervals so that it does not stick to the bottom of the saucepan.

* Step 4

When the payasam has thickened to a desired consistency and has turned creamy, switch off the flame. Garnish with dried fruits of your choice and serve at room temperature or chilled.