Paal Payasam | Rice Kheer 

Paal Payasam, or Rice Kheer, is the epitome of simplicity and elegance in Indian desserts. This creamy, milk-based dish is made with just a handful of ingredients: rice, milk, and sugar. Despite its minimalism, Paal Payasam holds a

profound place in Indian culinary traditions and is considered an essential offering during temple rituals, weddings, and festivals like Onam and Janmashtami.

The secret to a perfect Paal Payasam lies in the slow cooking process, which allows the rice to absorb the richness of the milk and the sweetness of the sugar. However traditional cooking method takes a lot of time and constant monitoring so I have prepared this dish entirely in pressure cooker making sure to get the same texture as the traditional cooking method.The result is a velvety, aromatic dessert that’s both comforting and indulgent and quick to prepare.

In this post, I’ll share method of preparing Paal Payasam in pressure cooker along with tips for achieving its signature creamy texture. Whether you’re cooking for a festive occasion or a casual family gathering, this recipe will surely win hearts.

Ingredients

Milk-1 litre

Basmati rice or raw rice -2-3 tbsps

Sugar -1/2 cup

Cashews and raisins few

Cardamom powder- 1/2 tsp

Saffron few strings

Recipe Video

Method

👉First roast the basmati rice in 1/2 tsp ghee for a minute in medium flame.Then powder it coarsely using the pulse or whip button in the mixie.(Do not grind very finely refer pic below).

👉In a pressure cooker add milk and bring it to a boil and then keep in medium flame and allow the milk to reduce 3/4 th litre.

 👉Now add basmati rice and mix  well , pressure cook in Low flame for 15 mins and for 1 whistle.

👉Release the pressure and again keep on gas and add sugar,and cardamom  stir well ,boil the payasam until it thickens to desired consistency.

👉In a tadka pan heat ghee and add cashews, raisins  and roast it to golden brown and add it to the payasam .

👉Finally add in the saffron strings mix well and switch off the gas. 

👉Serve.

Preparation time-25 mins
Serves-4-5