Use nuts of choice
I have used white almonds. You can use any variety of nuts according to your choice.
Should I roast millet vermicelli?
Yes, it gives perfect texture for the payasam. It also turns the payasam aromatic.
CAN I COOK millet vermicelli IN WATER?
Yes, you can cook millet in water and add milk. To make millet kheer rich and delicious I personally prefer cooking in milk
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.
Will payasam curdle if we cook after adding palm sugar?
The palm sugar I used was without any impurities so I added it directly. If you are doubtful, filter then add.
CAN I USE ROOM TEMPERATURE MILK FOR millet kheer?
It is preferred to use hot milk while making payasam as it helps for faster cooking.
Amount of milk
It depends on the way you prefer payasam. My measurement yields rich, thick creamy payasam. If you prefer liquid millet vermicelli kheer adjust milk/water accordingly.
Can I skip evaporated milk?
Evaporated milk makes the payasam extra delicious. If you don’t have it, boil 4 cups of milk till reduce to 1/3 quantity and add it to the payasam.
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Ingredients
Cook millet vermicelli
1/4 cup foxtail millet | thinai 1 cup of milk
Payasam
1/2 tablespoon ghee 4 almonds 1 cup of hot milk 1/2 cup palm sugar 1 can of evaporated milk Pinch of salt 1 Cardamom
How to make Thinai Payasam with step-by-step pictures
Preparation
Break millet vermicelli into small pieces
Crush the cardamom and keep it aside
To roast
First, Add ghee to a wide heavy bottomed pan and heat on medium flame
Add almonds and saute for 30 seconds
Furthermore, add millet vermicelli; mix well and the roast turns aromatic and slightly changes color
Add milk; mix well and boil for 5 minutes
Furthermore, add palm sugar; mix well and cook for 1+ 1/2 minute
Add evaporated milk and mix well
Furthermore, add cardamom powder and a pinch of salt; mix well and cook for 3 minutes
Turn off the stove and serve warm
