Rice Krispies Kheer (Payasam)

Payasam (Kheer) is one of the unavoidable desserts for the South Indians during Onam festival. In my recipe I've used 'rice krispies cereal', which is entirely different from the usual traditional kheer preparations with 'vermicelli' or 'rice'. I'm sure you'll love it. Do give a try!

 

Total Time....1 hr 10 min (Prep - 5 min, Cook- 5 min, Inactive-1 hour)

Yield..............3 to 4 servings

Level.............Easy

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup Rice Krispies cereal
• 3 cups Milk 
• 1/2 cup Condensed milk
• 4 tbsp Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
• 1/4 Cup Raisins
• 1/4 cup Cashewnuts
• 2 tbsp Ghee  
• Pinch of saffron

Directions:

1. Take a shallow pan and slightly fry cashewnut & raisins in ghee. 
2. Add cereal and saute for 2 min.
3. Pour milk, condensed milk and sugar. Then mix in saffron and cardamom powder. Stir till the milk boils.
4. Allow it to cool and refrigerate for 1 hour(minimum). If its too thick before serving, add more chilled milk & stir well.

I hope all the Keralites had a great Onam with the lovely celebrations and tasty Sadya :)    

 Wishing everybody a very HAPPY ONAM !!