Cook the macaroni till 90% done. Drain, wash in cold water and set aside.

In a sauce pan, add the milk, salt, cardamom powder and sugar and bring to boil.

Keep boiling till the milk gets reduced to 3/4.

Add in the cooked macaroni and stir. Cook for a further 5 minutes.

Finally add the coconut milk and rose water and cook for a couple of minutes. Switch off.

Heat ghee and fry the cashews and raisins. Put into the payasam and keep on closed lid for 5 minutes. Serve warm...