Coconut Little Millet Payasam

Coconut Little Millet Payasam

Coconut little millet payasam is a nutritious and tasty dessert made with little millet (also known as samai or kutki), coconut milk, jaggery (or sugar), and flavoured with cardamom and ghee. Here's a simple recipe to make this delicious payasam:

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup krafted Millets little millet
  • 1 and 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup jaggery (or sugar) - adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • A handful of cashew nuts and raisins for garnish
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Wash and Soak, rinse the little millet thoroughly. Drain the water and set it aside.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed pan, add the washed little millet and roast it on low to medium heat for a few minutes until it becomes fragrant. Be careful not to let it brown.
  3. Add the coconut milk and a pinch of salt to the roasted millet. Stir well and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the millet is cooked and becomes soft. It may take about 15-20 minutes. You may need to add more coconut milk if it gets too thick.
  4. While the millet is cooking, melt the jaggery (or sugar) in a separate pan with a little water to make syrup. Once the jaggery is completely dissolved, strain it to remove any impurities and set the syrup aside.
  5. Once the millet is cooked, add the jaggery syrup to it and mix well. Allow it to simmer for a few more minutes until the payasam thickens slightly.
  6. 6. Add the cardamom powder. Stir well and simmer for a few more minutes turn off the flame.
  7. In a separate small pan, heat the ghee and roast the cashew nuts and raisins until they turn golden brown. Remove from heat and set them aside.
  8. Finally, add the roasted cashew nuts and raisins to the coconut little millet payasam. Mix well.
  9. Remove the payasam from heat and let it cool for a while before serving.

Your coconut little millet payasam is ready to be enjoyed. Serve it warm or at room temperature as a delightful and healthier dessert. Adjust the sweetness and thickness according to your preference.

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