How to Autumn Appetizing Akki payasa/ Rice kheer

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Akki payasa/ Rice kheer. Rice kheer or Akki payasa also known as Pal Payasa is very popular and favorite Indian dessert made with rice, whole milk and touch of saffron. Creamy rich payasam can be served hot or chilled. You can use any raw rice for this recipe.

There is a slight nip in the air as I take my dog on his morning walk.

I've pulled my light sweaters and jackets out of the closet.

As I plod on the sidewalks, I hear the wonderfully soothing crackle.

You can have Akki payasa/ Rice kheer using 6 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Akki payasa/ Rice kheer

  1. Prepare 1 cup of rice Basumati.

  2. You need 2 cups + 1 cups of Milk.

  3. It’s 3/4 cup of Sugar.

  4. Prepare 1 tsp of Ghee.

  5. Prepare 3 tbsps of Dry fruits ( cashew nuts, almonds, pista , raisins).

  6. You need 1 pinch of Saffron.

Akki payasa/ Rice kheer is made practically in all the states of India with slight variations in the recipe.

The payasa can be made with Jeera samba rice or basumati rice.

Filled with dry fruits this is a easy desert that can be made for festivals or for a dinner party.

The kheer can be served warm or cold.

Akki payasa/ Rice kheer instructions

  1. Pressure cook the rice with two cups of milk..

  2. Once it cools open the lid and add the saffron, sugar and one more cup of milk and bring it to a boil. (If you want a thick consistency, mash the rice a bit with the potato masher.) Cook on low flame for 7 min. Remove from flame..

  3. In a small kadai, heat the ghee on low heat and roast the dry nuts for two min. Sprinkle over the payasa. Serve warm or cold..

  4. Note: You can add more sugar (1/4 cup or as needed) as I tend to go on the lower side of sweetness!.

Akki Kadalebele Payasa (Rice Channa Dal Kheer) - Traditional Recipe If you have eaten lunch in any South Indian temple, you will have definitely tasted Akki Kadalebele Payasa.

This is one of my favorite sweet dish for many reasons.

Akki payasa or pal payasam or rice kheer is a popular south indian dessert made from milk, rice and sugar.

It is especially made on festival days and special occasions.

Milk is cooked on a low flame for a long time to get the right texture and a rich flavour.