Almond Payasam

2014-05-20

Cuisine: Indian
Course: Dessert
Skill Level: Intermediate

Yield : one big bowl
Servings : 6
Prep Time : 10m
Cook Time : 30m
Ready In : 45m

Almond Payasam is a very rich dish made from milk and and almonds. This is a great desert and can be served after meal. You will love to eat the rich and creamy texture of this dish.It is also called a s Badam Kheer. The aroma of Cardamom and Saffron will set your mood.

Ingredients

3/4 cup almonds (badam)
5 cups (1 litre) milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder (optional)
1 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder (optional)
1 tsp saffron (kesar) strands

Method

Step 1

Soak the almonds in hot water for 1 to 2 hours or till their skin is easily comes off. Drain the water and remove the skin from the almonds. Take a mixture and blend it to a fine paste.

Step 2

Take the milk in a heavy-bottomed vessel or karahi and boil it on full heat. Slow the heat to medium and reduce the milk to ¾ of its quantity while stirring continuously with a palta.

Step 3

Then add almond paste and sugar and mix them well and simmer for another 4 minutes. Add nutmeg powder, cardamom powder and saffron and simmer for another two minutes. During the process don't forget to stir continuously.

Step 4

When it cools completely shift the dish to a bowl and refrigerate it for 2 hours.

Step 5

Serve chilled.