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Teff payasam

Seema D Sriram
Ready to enjoy a unique grain, teff in payasam form?  Get your cups ready this onam for a gluten-free, mineral-rich, teff payasam.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

To cook the teff

  • 1/2 cup teff
  • 1.5 cups drinking water

To make jaggery syrup

  • 1/2 cup jaggery powdered
  • 1/2 cup drinking water

To make the payasam

  • 2 cups milk full cream or low fat
  • 4 green cardamom

For the coconut topping

  • 1/2 tsp coconut oil
  • 2-3 tbsp grated coconut

Instructions
 

  • In a small pan add the jaggery and the water.
  • Dissolve the jaggery and then set it on low heat.
  • As it comes to a slow boil skim the bubbles on the surface to reduce impurities.
  • Into a sperate pan add the water to cook teff and let it come to a boil.
  • Wash and drain the teff carefully and add the teff to the boiling water.
    cooking teff grains.
  • Cover and cook on low heat till the teff is soft and creamy. Dont forget to stir in between.
    cooked teff.
  • Into the another sauce pan, add the milk and bing it to a boil.
  • Now add the cooked teff and whisk well to have a lump free mix.
    teff payasam.
  • Let this boil and then add the jaggery syrup to taste. Mix well.
    jaggery syrup
  • Add crushed cardamom and remove from heat.
  • Into a small pan add the coconut oil and roast the coconut till golden brown.
    roasting coconut.
  • Add this on top of the payasam.
  • Mix and serve warm.
    Teff payasam recipe
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