Happy Dussehra, All 🙂
Wanna know how we celebrate Saraswati Pooja in Kerala? Read the story and see my Pooja pics here. I'll wait.... Check them out and come back...
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So, you liked? Now, let's talk about food now.
For Offerings/ Naivedhyam, we prepare Payasam (Pudding) or Rice Kheer
- ¼ cup short/medium grained rice
- 4 cups whole milk (go for low fat only if absolutely necessary)
- Sugar to taste - I used 3 tablespoon ( ¼- ½ cup should be enough )
- Pinch of saffron
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1-2 tablespoon nuts ( I used almonds, pistachios and cashews)
- 4-5 raisins (or more if you like it)
- 1 teaspoon Ghee (preferred more than butter)
Method:
In a saucepan, heat the ghee. Add the chopped nuts along with raisins. Set aside when raisins get plump and nuts turn reddish brown.
In the same pan, roast the rice for 2-3 minutes in low heat.
Now add the milk. Increase the heat to med-high and let it come to a boil
Give it an occasional stir so that the milk does not stick to the bottom. Non stick pan works great for this. Also take care not to let the milk burn. Even a little burn spoils the milk. Add sugar and give it a stir.
Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the milk has reduced in half. Keep stirring often. You know its done when the milk has reduced and also the rice has cooked and is soft (not mushy). This process takes approximately 20-30minutes.
Add rest of the ingredients - saffron, cardamom and half of the roasted nuts.
Give it a stir until combined and serve garnished with the remaining nuts.
Serve hot or chilled.
Amar Kumar says
Hey Shalini,
Delicious Rice Kheer!
Great to read to your post. Your recipe photo looks yummy and delicious.
I think you have celebrated Saraswati pooja a lot in Kerala with your recipes.
You know, for every student Saraswati pooja is very important festival, they waited throughout year for it.
Your method to prepare this recipe is easy and cool. Your ingredients are enough for better result for taste and its aroma.
I am also going to prepare it in my home.
Thanks for sharing your valuable post.
Amar Kumar
With Best Regards.
Manas Mukul says
Yummmyyyy
shalzzzzz says
Thanks...
srividhya says
Great.. So whats for vijayadasami?