Friday, April 12, 2013

Gothambu Payasam /Broken Wheat Payasam



Vishu is here and I am sure that any Indian celebration is incomplete without a payasam or kheer. So here is a delicious gothambu(broken wheat) payasam from my kitchen to yours. With all the best wishes for an auspicious Vishu and a bright and happy year ahead!
Ingredients:
Broken wheat - 1 cup
Jaggery - 1and1/2 cup or to taste
Thick coconut milk -1  cup
Thin coconut milk-1 cup
Milk -1 cup
Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
Cashew nuts - 10 - 15
Coconut slices-2 - 3 tbsp
Raisins - 10-12
Ghee - 1 tbsp +2 Tbs
Method:
Pressure cook broken wheat with 3 cups of  water for 2-3 whistles. It should be cooked well.Open the pressure cooker when the pressure releases.Stain the excess water completly.
Meanwhile make a jaggery syrup using  1/2 cup water and jaggery. Strain it to remove any  impurities. Pour this is to the cooked wheat and along with 2tbs of  ghee.  Cook this while stirring for about 2 minutes or till jaggery is almost dries up. Add thin coconut milk and stir continuously and when this starts to boil add the thick coconut milk along with milk . Keep stirring and simmer till the payasam becomes thick. Now add powdered cardamom.You can add a pinch of salt to bring out the taste.
Heat 1 tbs ghee and fry cashews, coconut slices and raisins. Add this to the prepared payasam. If you find the payasam thick  once it cools , you may add some milk to get the desired consistency.

8 comments:

  1. Happy Vishu to you and your family. The payasam looks droolworthy.
    Deepa

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  2. Happy vishu wishes to you and your family..Payasam looks super creamy and inviting.

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  3. Happy festivities! The recipes sounds and looks delicious!

    Puja

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  4. Happy Vishu Vid :) payasam and presentation looks superb

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  5. Happy Vishu Vidya...Nice payasam to celebrate.

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  6. Happy Vishu Vidhya!
    Love the pleated fan like arrangement of the set sari...Looks lovely

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  7. these look absolutely amazing... :)

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  8. Very yummy and healthy.. Payasam looks superb.. I'm a new blogger... Do visit my blog.. http://kitchenserenity.blogspot.in/

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