Aval Payasam

Delight your taste buds with Aval Payasam, a luscious South Indian dessert that's as comforting as it is indulgent. This creamy pudding, made with flattened rice (aval/poha), jaggery, and milk, is a traditional delicacy that's perfect for festive occasions or a quick sweet treat. The roasted aval lends a delightful nuttiness, while aromatic cardamom and rich golden cashews and raisins, fried in ghee, elevate its flavor profile. Gently simmered to perfection, this payasam boasts a velvety texture and a natural sweetness that's both satisfying and wholesome. Ready in under 40 minutes, it can be served warm for a cozy finish or chilled for a refreshing twist. Bring a taste of tradition to your table with this easy-to-make Aval Payasam recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Flattened rice (Aval/Poha)
• 4 cups Milk
• 3/4 cup Jaggery
• 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom powder
• 2 tablespoons Cashew nuts
• 2 tablespoons Raisins
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 1/4 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the flattened rice (aval/poha) under running water until clean, then drain thoroughly.

Step 2

In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee over medium flame. Add the cashew nuts and fry until golden brown. Remove the cashew nuts and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, add the raisins and fry until they puff up. Remove the raisins and set them aside with the cashew nuts.

Step 4

Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of ghee into the pan and add the drained flattened rice. Roast the aval on a low flame for about 3-5 minutes until it's fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.

Step 5

In another saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the flame to medium and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Meanwhile, take a separate small saucepan, combine jaggery and water. Heat it until the jaggery dissolves completely. Strain to remove any impurities.

Step 7

Add the roasted aval to the simmering milk, mix well, and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes until the aval softens and blends with the milk.

Step 8

Stir in the jaggery syrup into the milk and aval mixture. Mix thoroughly and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 9

Add the cardamom powder, fried cashew nuts, and raisins to the payasam, stir well.

Step 10

Serve warm or chilled based on preference. Enjoy your delicious Aval Payasam!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1498.5 grams (1498.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2405

Total Fat 59.00g	76%
Saturated Fat 32.40g	162%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 168mg	56%
Sodium 604mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 423.80g	154%
Dietary Fiber 4.20g	15%
Total Sugars 254.70g
Protein 50.20g	100%

Vitamin D 429IU	2147%
Calcium 1655mg	127%
Iron 18mg	102%
Potassium 3053mg	65%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.9%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 69.8%