Pal Payasam

Ingredients

1. 3 litres milk
2. 700 gm sugar
3. 180 gm dried red rice
4. 3–4 almonds and cashewnuts

Method

1. **Preparing the milk

   • Pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed vessel.
   • Boil on medium flame, stirring occasionally, until it reduces slightly and becomes thick.

2. **Adding sugar

   • Add the sugar to the boiling milk.
   • Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.

3. **Cooking the rice

   • Wash the dried red rice thoroughly.
   • Add the rice to the sweetened milk once it starts boiling again.
   • Lower the flame and simmer gently.

4. **Simmering the payasam

   • Cook on low flame until the rice is soft and well cooked.
   • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking at the bottom.

5. **Garnishing and serving

   • Chop the almonds and cashewnuts finely.
   • Garnish the payasam before serving.
   • Serve warm or chilled as preferred.