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A delicious dessert that requires minimal ingredients and is easy to make.
Javvarisi Payasam (Sago Kheer / Sabudana Kheer) is a popular South Indian payasam / kheer variety made during festivals or weddings. Made with Javvarisi, milk and ghee, it is easy to make and tastes delicious, just like it’s cousin – Semiya Payasam.
Javvarisi Payasam (Sago Kheer / Sabundana Kheer)
Javvarisi Payasam (Sago Kheer / Sabudana Kheer)
A delicious dessert that requires minimal ingredients and is easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Sago/Sabudana/Javvarisi
- 3 1/2 cup Full Cream Milk
- 3 tbsp Ghee
- 2 tbsp Cashewnuts broken
- 1/2 tsp Saffron Strands
- 2 tbsp Raisins seedless
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Green Cardamoms powdered
Instructions
- Soak saffron in 1/2 cup of hot milk for 30 minutes.
- Heat the ghee in a frying pan over moderate heat.
- Fry cashew nuts till golden.
- Drain and set aside.
- Add raisins to pan and fry till they puff up.
- Drain and set aside.
- Mix the javvarisi and 1 cup water in the same pan.
- Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes till sago is cooked.
- Pour in 3 cups of milk and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes till milk thickens slightly.
- Add sugar and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the saffron-flavoured milk and powdered cardamom.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add the fried cashewnuts and raisins.
- Serve hot or chilled.
