Pumpkin payasam

#myrecipe
By Chandana Guptha

Feb, 24th

558

Servings
4 persons
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
6 - 8

Ingredients

  • Ghee
  • Cashew
  • Pumpkin
  • Milk
  • Sugar
  • Saffron
  • Cardamom powder
  • Rose water

Instructions

  • First of all peel and grate the pumpkin. Heat the ghee in a pan on medium heat. Once hot and melted, add cashews. Fry till they are golden brown in color. Drain the excess ghee and remove it to a plate and keep it aside. In the remaining ghee, add grated kaddu and mix. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove it to a plate and keep it aside. Now take milk in the same pan. And bring it to a boil on medium heat. Let it simmer for 8-10 minutes. Do stir every 2-3 minutes. It should be reduced and thickened slightly. Now add cooked pumpkin. Also add saffron. Let it simmer for 4-5 minutes. Now add sugar and mix. Again let it simmer for 4-5 minutes. Now add cardamom powder and mix. Also add fried cashew. Lastly add rose water and stir. Now check the consistency of the kheer. Serve.