Paal Payasam / Easy Rice Kheer in a Pressure Cooker

Wishing all my Malayali readers A Very Happy Vishu!

I made this payasam yesterday intending to post the recipe in the evening. When it was time to take pictures our weather God was so kind that a sand storm started ruining our entire photo shoot so we had to take the pictures today :P..... This is a very quick Paal (milk) Payasam which will be ready in half an hour and is ideal for festivals or if you are planning a big party and want to make a large quantity of something quick and delicious.

Paal Payasam  / Easy Rice Kheer in a Pressure Cooker

(Recipe from My mom’s hand written recipe collection)

Preparation time-3 mints

Cooking time – 35-40 mints

Serves- 12 -15 persons

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice – ¾ cup

Cashew Nuts – ¾ cup, chopped

Sugar – 2 cups

Milk – 1 ½ litre

Method:

• In a big pressure cooker mix washed rice, sugar, nuts and milk and stir well until sugar dissolves.
• Close the lid of the cooker and when the steam starts place the weight and completely lower the flame and let it cook for ½ hour. 
• When the steam drops down, open the cooker and if the payasam is very thick add little more milk and give it a boil and turn off the heat.Your payasam is ready.
• Serve hot or cold.

Note:

• Payasam tends to thicken as it cools down, add boiled milk if you wish thinner consistency.
• You can also add a little cardamom powder at the final stage, though it’s not mentioned in the actual recipe.
• Use a big pressure cooker to make this payasam or it is likely to over flow. 

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