Gothumai Rava Payasam | Broken Wheat Payasam

Gothumai Rava Payasam | Broken Wheat Payasam | Wheat Rava Kheer

Gothumai Rava Payasam, or Wheat Rava Kheer, is a nutritious twist on traditional payasam. Made with broken wheat (wheat rava), jaggery, milk, and a touch of ghee, this dish strikes the perfect balance between health and indulgence. Unlike the usual sugar-based desserts, this payasam uses jaggery, a natural sweetener that adds depth and richness to the flavor.

Wheat rava, known for its high fiber content, makes this dessert not only wholesome but also filling. It is perfect for those looking for a lighter dessert that doesn’t compromise on taste or nutrition. This dessert is often made during Pongal, Navratri, and other festivals where tradition meets wellness.

Gothumai Rava Payasam’s subtle sweetness and creamy texture make it a satisfying end to any meal. It also makes for an excellent offering during religious ceremonies, as it’s both nourishing and delicious. The addition of milk adds an exotic touch, infusing the payasam with a rich, velvety flavor that enhances the natural sweetness of the jaggery.

In this blog post, I’ll show you how to make Gothumai Rava Payasam step-by-step in a pressure cooker , highlighting tips for achieving the right consistency and flavor balance. Whether you’re preparing it for a festival or as a healthy dessert for your family, this payasam is sure to win hearts!

Ingredients-

Broken wheat rava -1 cup
Jaggery -3/4 cup ( add according to taste)
Milk -500 -600 ml
Cardamom powder -1/4 tsp
Cashews few
Salt a pinch
Saffron strings few
Ghee -2 tbsps

Method

👉In a pressure cooker heat 1 tsp ghee and roast the cashews until light golden brown colour remove it set aside.

👉In the same ghee roast the wheat rava for few seconds then add 3 cups water, a pinch of salt and pressure cook for 2 whistles set aside.

👉Meanwhile, dissolve jaggery in 1/2 cup water and heat it for 2 minutes, remove from fire, strain it and keep the syrup ready.

👉In a kadai heat rest of the ghee, add jaggery syrup, cooked wheat rava mix well, then add cardamom powder, saffron strings.

👉Finally, add milk and bring everything to a boil until the mixture thickens to payasam consistency.

👉Add roasted cashews mix well. Remove from the fire in slight watery consistency as the payasam will thicken after some time, add milk if needed.

👉Serve.

Note

✍️You can replace milk with coconut milk for more creamy nutty flavour.

Total Preparation Time -20 mins
Serves 4-6