PAYASAM | KHEER RECIPE
Indian sweet recipe prepared in liquid form with milk/coconut milk is popularly known as Payasam | payasa in South Indian sweet recipe and kheer in North Indian sweet recipe. Payasam occupies a special place in Kalyana sapadu, festival lunch, etc.
CAN I SKIP SOAKING COCONUT + poppy seeds + cashews IN milk?
It is optional but it helps for smooth grinding so I highly recommend this step. Before grinding make sure it is hot else it might splash . It can be warm.
CAN I SKIP EDIBLE CAMPHOR?
Yes it is optional, skip
CAN I USE REGULAR SUGAR?
Yes, you can use any variety of sweeter of your choice. If you are using jaggery or palm sugar make sure it is without impurities else milk might curdle.
AMOUNT OF MILK
It depends on the way you prefer payasam. My measurement yields rich, thick creamy payasam. If you prefer liquid gasagase payasam adjust milk/water accordingly.
SHOULD I FILTER JAGGERY WATER?
Yes, milk/coconut milk might curdle if jaggery has impurities, so don’t skip filtering the jaggery water while preparing gasa gasa Payasam.
CAN I PREPARE JAGGERY WATER ON THE STOVETOP?
Yes, you can prepare jaggery water according to your choice. Avoid string consistency just melt the jaggery well and use it for gasagase Payasam.
CAN I REDUCE DRY FRUITS?
Yes, use according to your taste. I have used cashews and raisins but you can add almonds or skip nuts.
CAN I MAKE VEGAN poppy seeds KHEER?
Yes, I have used ghee for tempering, skip it and prepare Payasam by using coconut milk. You can also use vegan butter.
CAN I COOK payasam IN WATER?
Yes, you can cook add water and boil jaggery + poppy seed+ coconut mixture. To make gasagase payasam rich and delicious I personally prefer cooking in milk
COCONUT BASED RECIPES IN TMF
PAYASAM RECIPES IN TMF
CASHEW BASED RECIPES
Ingredients
Roast and grind
1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1/2 teaspoon rice 5 cashews 1/4 cup coconut 1/2 cup milk
Jaggery water
1/3 cup jaggery 1/4 cup water
Payasam
Pinch of edible camphor 1/8 teaspoon cardamom powder Pinch of saffron 1 cup milk/ thin coconut milk ( i used milk)
how to make gasagase payasam with step by step pictures
First dry roast poppy seeds, cashews and rice till poppy seeds turns aromatic and changes color
add coconut and turn off the stove
furthermore, add milk ; mix well and cool
transfer and grind well
furthermore add milk to the pan; mix well and Transfer to mixie; grind well
Microwave jaggery and water for 2 minutes
Add ghee and heat
Furthermore, add cashews and raisins; saute till they change golden brown and transfer
add ground poppy seeds+ coconut + cashews mixture; mix well and bring to boil
Filter and add jaggery water; bring to boil
Add milk; give a quick mix
furthermore add cardamom powder and saffron; cook for 3 minutes
Turn off the stove finally add edible camphor and roasted dry fruits
