Aval Payasam (Poha Kheer)

A delicious and easy to make dessert for any occasion.

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Aval Payasam is one of the easiest desserts to make for any occasion. Also known as Poha Kheer, it is made with flattened rice flakes, milk, cardamom powder and sugar.

A popular dish down South, it is served as a delicious dessert to any meal during festivals and weddings.

Garnish with cashew nuts and serve it warm or cold.

Aval Payasam / Poha Kheer

If you are bored with the regular paal payasam, try this variation. It is equally tasty.

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Aval Payasam (Poha Kheer) Recipe

A delicious and easy to make dessert for any occasion.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: South Indian

Keyword: aval, payasam, poha

Ingredients for Aval Payasam (Poha Kheer)

• 125 g Aval (Poha)
• 375 ml Milk
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• few Cashew Nuts
• few Raisins
• 2 to 3 tsp Ghee
• little Cardamom Powder

How to make Aval Payasam (Poha Kheer)

• Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pan over medium flame.
• Fry the aval until light golden and remove.
• Boil the milk in a pan.
• Reduce flame to low and simmer.
• Add the fried aval and stir well.
• Add sugar and stir well until fully dissolved.
• Switch off the flame and add cardamom powder.
• Stir again.
• Fry the cashew nuts and raisins in the remaining ghee.
• Add to the payasam.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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Notes

 If the payasam has become thick, then add a little milk and warm it up before serving.