Barnyard Millet Jaggery Payasam
Description:
Barnyard Millet Jaggery Payasam is a delightful and healthy South Indian dessert, perfect to enjoy after a hearty meal. Made with simple ingredients like milk, jaggery, cardamom, and millet, this payasam offers a creamy texture and a rich taste. It is quick to prepare and an ideal treat to serve on special occasions or to wind down your day with a touch of sweetness.
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: Dessert
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Barnyard Millet (broken variety)
- 2 cups Milk
- 1/4 cup Jaggery
- 3 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
- 10 Cashew Nuts
- 2 tablespoons Ghee
Preparation Time: 0 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Instructions:
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Cook the Barnyard Millet:
In a pressure cooker, cook the barnyard millet with 1 cup of water for about 5 to 6 whistles (around 20 minutes). Let the pressure release naturally before setting the cooked millet aside. -
Prepare the Payasam:
In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat. Add the crushed cardamom pods and jaggery to the milk, bringing it to a boil. Once the jaggery has dissolved, stir in the cooked millet and simmer the mixture for at least 20 minutes. Continue simmering until the payasam thickens to a creamy consistency. -
Roast Cashews:
In a small skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee over medium heat. Add the cashew nuts and roast them until golden brown. -
Finish and Serve:
Once the payasam has reached your desired consistency, turn off the heat. Spoon the roasted cashew nuts over the payasam before serving.
Serve this delicious Barnyard Millet Jaggery Payasam as a perfect end to your meal, especially after dishes like Thalassery Chicken Biriyani and Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita, making for an exceptional Sunday lunch treat.
Enjoy the flavors of this simple yet delicious dessert, perfect for any occasion!
