Dry Fruits and Nuts Kheer | No-Sugar Payasam
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 5 Medjool dates
- 5 dried figs
- 1/3 cup mixed nuts I used cashews, almonds and pistachios
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 litre milk
- A pinch of cardamom
- A pinch of salt
- Almond slices for garnish
Instructions
- Pit the dates and figs and soak them in water for half an hour.
- Meanwhile, roast the nuts till toasted and allow it to cool completely.
- Drain the dates and figs from the water. Grind along with the nuts, by adding little water to make a smooth paste.
- In a thick bottomed saucepan, heat the ghee. Fry the almonds for garnishing. Drain and set aside.
- Add the ground paste and saute for a couple of minutes.
- Add a cup of water and whisk together till it becomes smooth. Add the remaining milk and whisk well.
- Add the cardamom and salt and keep on low flame. Allow the kheer to cook for 10-15 minutes till it thickens and tastes cooked.
- Add upto 2 cups of water to adjust to desired thickness and heat.
- Switch off, add the almonds and enjoy warm.