Ari Payasam

Ingredients list for Ari Payasam

• 1 cup Kolam rice
• 1 cup Jaggery (gur) grated
• 1 tablespoon Desi ghee
• 1 tablespoon Raisin
• 1 tablespoon Cashewnuts
• 4 Elaichi bananas
• 3/4 cup Fresh coconut grated
• 1 teaspoon Green cardamom powder
• 1/2 cup Coconut milk (optional)

Method

1. Heat sufficient water in a non-stick pan. Add rice and let it cook.
2. Heat ghee in another non-stick pan. Add raisin and saute. Add cashewnuts and saute till lightly browned. Transfer the dry fruits into a bowl and set aside.
3. Add jaggery to the rice, mix well and cook till the jaggery melts.
4. Add coconut, mix well and cook further. Add cardamom powder, mix well and cook on medium heat.
5. Peel bananas, cut into halves horizontally, slice finely and add to the rice. Mix well making sure that the bananas get mashed.
6. Add coconut milk (if using), mix well and cook for 3-5 minutes.
7. Switch off heat, add half the sautéed dry fruits and mix well.
8. Serve hot or chilled garnished with remaining sautéed dry fruits.

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