INDIAN JAGGERY RICE PUDDING (VELLAM PAYASAM)
This is my mom's recipe for authentic South Indian Jaggery pudding. 'Vellam' is the Tamil word for 'jaggery', while 'payasam' is Tamil for 'pudding'. Jaggery is tan coloured, unrefined sugar, made from the sap of palm trees or sugar cane, and is much more flavourful than granulated sugar. It's often sold in solid cakes, but it should crumble when you squeeze it. Look for it in Indian markets. In this recipe, preferably don't substitute the jaggery with anything else, since the pudding gets most of it's flavour from the jaggery. I've tried this only with jaggery, so I don't know how it would turn out with substitutes. For more information on jaggery, use this link: http://www.foodsubs.com/Sweeten.html
Provided by Anu_N
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add rice and water to a pot on a high flame and bring to a boil.
- Lower the flame to low and simmer covered until the rice is cooked, about 15 minutes.
- Uncover, add jaggery and 2 1/2 tablespoons of ghee and let the mixture simmer on the low flame, stirring every 2 minutes.
- When the mixture starts to thicken to the consistency of pourable custard (about 10 minutes), remove from flame.
- Sprinkle cardamom powder over the pudding.
- In a small skillet, roast the broken cashewnuts in 1/2 tbsp ghee and pour over the pudding.
- Mix well, and serve immediately, or cold, after refrigeration.
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Ma HaM
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pudding is rich and creamy, and the jaggery adds a touch of elegance.
Manmaya Budha
[email protected]I've made this pudding several times and it's always delicious. I love the way the jaggery caramelizes and adds a lovely flavor to the pudding.
DB LAMA
[email protected]This is my go-to rice pudding recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Bishna Budha
[email protected]I love this pudding! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always make it for special occasions.
Shahnaz Mumtaz
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pudding turned out great! I would definitely make it again.
Teresa Gaeta
[email protected]This pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think next time I'll use less jaggery.
Dr Anas
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of jaggery, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The jaggery added a nice depth of flavor to the pudding. I will definitely be making this again.
Hello World
[email protected]This is my favorite rice pudding recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of jaggery and coconut milk.
Annum Adeel
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The pudding was rich and creamy, and the jaggery added a lovely caramel flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ukaegbu Casmir
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the jaggery. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.
Rudrawanti Chaudhary
[email protected]This jaggery rice pudding was absolutely delicious! The flavors of jaggery, coconut, and cardamom blended perfectly, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.