Persian Payasam
A rich payasam with nuts and dates
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 40 minutes minutes Total Time 50 minutes minutes
- 75 gms almonds
- 50 gms cashew nuts
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 6 dates deseeded and chopped
- 750 ml full fat milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp condensed milk
- A big pinch of saffron strands
Grind the almonds and cashew nuts into a powder.
Heat ghee in a saucepan. Add the ground nuts powder and saute till a nice aroma comes.
Add the dates and saute for a couple of minutes
Pour in the milk and allow it to come to a rolling boil. Keep stirring occassionally.
Add the sugar and continue to cook till the mixture reduces to 3/4 and the mixture thickens.
Add the condensed milk and safrron strands and cook for another five minutes.
Serve warm or cold garnished with chopped almonds. Tastes awesome both ways!