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Punjab · Dessert

Payasam

Traditional 8. Payasam recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Vermicelli (roasted): 100g
• Whole milk: 750ml
• Sugar: 80g
• Ghee: 20g
• Almonds (sliced): 15g
• Cashews (sliced): 15g
• Raisins: 10g
• Cardamom pods: 3 (crushed)
• Water: 200ml

👩‍🍳 How to make Payasam

1. Heat ghee to 170°C in pan
2. Add vermicelli, roast 4 minutes stirring constantly
3. Vermicelli should turn golden-brown, release aroma
4. Add water, bring to boil (95°C)
5. Cook 5-6 minutes until water absorbs
6. Add milk, bring to boil again
7. Reduce to low heat (140°C), cook 10-12 minutes
8. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking
9. Add sugar, cardamom powder
10. Cook 3 more minutes
11. Fold in nuts and raisins in final 1 minute
12. Visual: thick, creamy pudding; Aroma: ghee, cardamom, roasted vermicelli
13. Remove from heat, cool to 60°C
14. Serve warm

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