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Rice rava payasam

mildlyindian
Coarsely ground rice made into a pudding with milk is a sweet is a dessert idea under 20 minutes that is perfect with an south Indian meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Sweets and savories, Traditional
Cuisine gluten free, Indian, instant pot, One pot, Pressure cooker, South indian, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rice rava
  • 2 cups full cream milk / plant based milks
  • 3/4 cup unrefined sugar See measurements for condensed milk and evaporated milk above in the post.
  • 1 tsp green cardamom powder
  • 1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
  • 5-6 almonds ( optional, see other suggesions in the post above)

Instructions
 

  • In a heavy bottomed pan, brin the milk to warmth.
  • Add the rice rava and stir till there are no lumps.
  • Increase the heat to medium and cook the rice rava till it turns glassy.
  • This step takes about 10 minutes with constant stirring.
  • Add crushed almonds ( or nuts and dry fruits), nutmeg and cardamom powder.
    rava payasam
  • Now add the sugar, evaporated or condensed milk based on your choice.
  • Stir and remove from heat.
  • Serve warm or cold based on your preference. Check post below for more details.
    Rice rava payasam

Notes

In the pressure cooker.

Add the milk and rice rava with 1/2 cup water.
Stir without any lumps and set for 2 whistles. 
Once pressure releases, stir in the sugar (or condensed milk) the cardamom and nutmeg.
Serve based on the suggestions in the post below.

In the instant pot

Mix the rice rava, 1/2 cup water and 2 cups milk without any lumps.
Add this to the pot and secure the lid and set for pressure mode for 4 minutes. 
Let the pressure release naturally. 
Open and add the sugar, cardamom and nutmeg. stir it in well. 
The payasam is now ready to serve. 
 
 
Keyword Indian desserts
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