I am not a big Payasam fan.Yes,I do slurp down the last bit of Paalada from my glass[or the banana leaf in which it is served] and I love amma's Paal payasam,but I actually do not crave for it enough to make it myself.I have not made Payasams that often too.Earlier,the only dessert option for me when we had guests over was Ice-cream or Payasam and I did my share of Semiya Payasams and Instant mix ones.Of course,now I show off my baking skills when it comes to desserts!
Being in Chennai,I miss all those once-a-week-at-least-weddings that happen in Ernakulam.Or the friendly neighbour who makes Payasam because her son got a job/his wife had a kid/or the kid is celebrating her birthday.Very often,when Amma talks about these things,I feel home-sick.It was during such a phone-call with amma that I decided to make this payasam.Amma makes it often at home and it is a favorite with all of us.It made me happy,temporarily at least!!
Gova Kanya Paysu ~ Cracked Wheat Payasam
Recipe source - Amma
Ingredients
Cracked wheat - 1/4 cup
Milk - 5 cups
Sugar - 1/2 cup
Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
Saffron strands - a few,soaked in warm milk
Nuts - to garnish
Method
In a thick bottom kadai add milk and let it come to a boil.
Mix in the cracked wheat and let it cook till soft[about 25-30 minutes].
Add the sugar and let it cook for another 5-7 minutes.
Mix in the cardamom powder and saffron strands.Garnish with nuts
Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Being in Chennai,I miss all those once-a-week-at-least-weddings that happen in Ernakulam.Or the friendly neighbour who makes Payasam because her son got a job/his wife had a kid/or the kid is celebrating her birthday.Very often,when Amma talks about these things,I feel home-sick.It was during such a phone-call with amma that I decided to make this payasam.Amma makes it often at home and it is a favorite with all of us.It made me happy,temporarily at least!!
Gova Kanya Paysu ~ Cracked Wheat Payasam
Recipe source - Amma
Ingredients
Cracked wheat - 1/4 cup
Milk - 5 cups
Sugar - 1/2 cup
Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
Saffron strands - a few,soaked in warm milk
Nuts - to garnish
Method
In a thick bottom kadai add milk and let it come to a boil.
Mix in the cracked wheat and let it cook till soft[about 25-30 minutes].
Add the sugar and let it cook for another 5-7 minutes.
Mix in the cardamom powder and saffron strands.Garnish with nuts
Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Depending on the cracked wheat,you may require less/more milk.I started with 3 cups milk and added more as the payasam started drying up.
- You could also cook the cracked wheat in water first and then add milk and sugar.
- This Payasam tastes best served warm,but if you like,it can be served chilled too.We had it both ways and loved each version.
Nice presentation and yummy looking payasam
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ReplyDeleteDrool-worthy pictures and a delectable kheer!
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ReplyDeleteCracked wheat payasam is quite new to me. Lovely clicks. Paysu is making me drool.
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Yummmmmm! We make a cracked wheat payasam too. Im sure you've heard of Godhi pradaman. I love it! Im sure this tastes great too. For starts, seems a whole lot easier to make :)
ReplyDeleteNever tasted this wheat payasam, simply gorgeous presentation!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious and lovely pics
ReplyDeleteNever have made payasam with cracked wheat,a must try I think,looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteLovely payasa...payasa is easy to make n good 2 eat...looks yumm
ReplyDeleteOh how gorgeous! Makes me want to dive right into that bowl! I make a rice payasam in a similar manner. Must try with broken wheat too and also have a feeling brown rice will be good too! Great quick and easy comforting dessert that is yet sophisticated :)
ReplyDeleteI like the name of this dessert, Divya! Looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteI have heard a lot about wheat payasam, but never tried that. Clicks are excellent.
ReplyDeleteO M G please let me have the entire bowl since the payasam is so delicious and tempting.
ReplyDeleteNice pics...the payasam looks so good...drooling!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious. I'm even lesxs of a payasam fan, but I'd gladly take a few bols of this :)
ReplyDeletenice presentation dear...payasam sounds healthy n delicious...
ReplyDeleteUmmm, if you are in that situation being in Chennai, imagine how I must be feeling! :(
ReplyDeletePayasam looks great! I love payasams :)
Payasam looks absolutely wonderful,soo creamy and delectable..
ReplyDeleteOMG what an awesome color. lovely clicks.
ReplyDeleteLove it dear :)
ReplyDeleteI know how getting homesick feels! Payasam looks lovely in that bowl Divya.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Payasam looks so delicious! Love the presentation!
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mmm, the pic makes it seem even more yummy :) i have cracked wheat in my pantry, how about if i use jaggery/molasses? have u tried it that way anytime? i am curious how it wud turn out, do u know if your mom tried it with jaggery? maybe i will try making it and let u know :)....again love the pic ! the background color of the table (?) gives it a royal touch :)
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