EAST INDIAN FARINA HOT CEREAL (PAYASAM)

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Adapted from Laurel's Kitchen vegetarian cookbook-the first vegetarian cookbook I ever bought. The original recipes uses brown rice cereal, which is equally good! I've made this many, many times for breakfast. My payasam I prefer on the thick side, so feel free to add more milk or less cereal. Comforting and delicious on a cold winter day.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup whole milk or 1 cup rice milk
1/3 cup farina (farina is also known as Cream of Wheat) or 1/3 cup brown rice meal (farina is also known as Cream of Wheat)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons butter (NOT margarine)
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, to taste
1/2 tablespoon unbleached cane sugar, to taste
2 tablespoons raw pistachios, pieces chopped or 2 tablespoons raw almonds, chopped
2 tablespoons raisins

Steps:

  • In saucepan bring milk to almost boil and stir in the cereal using a fork to break up the clumps. Stir in the salt.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes for farina, 10 minutes for rice meal.
  • In a small saute pan, melt the butter on medium heat and add the cardamon, cane sugar and raw nuts. Toast for about 2 minutes, being careful not to burn.
  • Add the raisins to the butter mixture and heat through.
  • Once the hot cereal is cooked, stir the cardamom/nut mixture into the cereal.
  • Serve piping hot. Mmmm!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.4, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 70.2, Sodium 842.6, Carbohydrate 84, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 31.5, Protein 17.9

Jake Tavis
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I made this payasam for my family for breakfast and they loved it. The payasam was creamy and flavorful, and the coconut milk and jaggery gave it a unique and delicious taste. I also liked the addition of raisins and cashews, which added a nice sweet


Md Korim
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This payasam was so good! I loved the creamy texture and the delicious flavor. The coconut milk and jaggery gave it a unique and delicious taste. I also liked the addition of raisins and cashews, which added a nice sweetness and crunch. I would defin


Willis Haines
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This was a great recipe! The payasam was easy to make and it turned out delicious. The coconut milk and jaggery gave it a rich and creamy flavor, and the raisins and cashews added a nice sweetness and crunch. I also liked the addition of cardamom and


Sami mahmood
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I made this payasam for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The payasam was creamy and flavorful, and the coconut milk and jaggery gave it a unique and delicious taste. I also liked the addition of raisins and cashews, which added a nice s


Mark Roland kim
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This payasam was absolutely delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the delicious flavor. The coconut milk and jaggery gave it a unique and delicious taste. I also liked the addition of raisins and cashews, which added a nice sweetness and crunch.


Sela Deku
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I made this payasam for my family for breakfast and they loved it. The payasam was creamy and flavorful, and the coconut milk and jaggery gave it a unique and delicious taste. I also liked the addition of raisins and cashews, which added a nice sweet


Nmesoma Okocha
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This payasam was so good! I loved the creamy texture and the delicious flavor. The coconut milk and jaggery gave it a unique and delicious taste. I also liked the addition of raisins and cashews, which added a nice sweetness and crunch. I would defin


G Gfdd
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This was a great recipe! The payasam was easy to make and it turned out delicious. The coconut milk and jaggery gave it a rich and creamy flavor, and the raisins and cashews added a nice sweetness and crunch. I also liked the addition of cardamom and


Zodwa Mphahlele
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I made this payasam for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The payasam was creamy and flavorful, and the coconut milk and jaggery gave it a unique and delicious taste. I also liked the addition of raisins and cashews, which added a nice s


sufaid khan
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This payasam was absolutely delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the delicious flavor. The coconut milk and jaggery gave it a unique and delicious taste. I also liked the addition of raisins and cashews, which added a nice sweetness and crunch.


Roy Osbourne
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I made this payasam for my family for breakfast and they loved it. The payasam was creamy and flavorful, and the coconut milk and jaggery gave it a unique and delicious taste. I also liked the addition of raisins and cashews, which added a nice sweet


larry Casaul
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This payasam was so good! I loved the creamy texture and the delicious flavor. The coconut milk and jaggery gave it a unique and delicious taste. I also liked the addition of raisins and cashews, which added a nice sweetness and crunch. I would defin


Sishir Gharti
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This was a great recipe! The payasam was easy to make and it turned out delicious. The coconut milk and jaggery gave it a rich and creamy flavor, and the raisins and cashews added a nice sweetness and crunch. I also liked the addition of cardamom and


Malangan Malang
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I made this payasam for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The payasam wascreamy and flavorful, and the coconut milk and jaggery gave it a unique and delicious taste. I also liked the addition of raisins and cashews, which added a nice te


EDRISA BRYANT
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This payasam was so good! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The coconut milk and jaggery gave it a rich and creamy flavor, while the raisins and cashews added a nice sweetness and crunch. I also liked the addition of cardamom and cinna


Hycent Igentius
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This was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family for breakfast and they loved it. The payasam was creamy and flavorful, and the coconut milk and jaggery gave it a unique and delicious taste. I also liked the addition of raisins and cashews, whi


Dimpho chiller bae Ntuli
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I had never tried farina before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. The payasam was creamy and flavorful, and the coconut milk and jaggery gave it a unique and delicious taste. I also liked the addition of raisins and c


Vjduragjy Fkfsghuf
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This farina hot cereal payasam was a delightful treat! The combination of coconut milk, jaggery, and spices created a warm and comforting flavor that was perfect for a cold winter morning. I especially enjoyed the addition of raisins and cashews, whi