Saamai Paal Payasam Recipe | Little Millet Kheer Recipe
Saamai Paal Payasam is a traditional South Indian dessert made with little millet, milk, and sweet spices. This creamy and comforting kheer is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a wholesome treat perfect for festivals and special occasions. Its mild sweetness and rich texture make it a favorite among all ages.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup Little Millet (Samai)
- 2 Cups Milk
- 6-7 Cashews
- 1 teaspoon Ghee (Clarified butter)
- ¼ Cup Sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a pan and place it over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the milk begins to boil. Meanwhile, rinse the saamai thoroughly and set it aside.2 Cups Milk
- When the milk starts to boil, add the rinsed saamai and mix well. Reduce the heat to medium and stir occasionally. Allow the saamai to cook while the milk reduces to half its original quantity. This slow reduction enhances the flavor and texture, often making cardamom powder optional. It will take about 20 minutes for the saamai to cook fully and the milk to thicken. Once the saamai is cooked, add sugar and stir well. Let the kheer simmer for another 5 minutes before removing it from the heat.¼ Cup Little Millet (Samai), ¼ teaspoon Cardamom Powder, ¼ Cup Sugar
- In a separate pan, heat the ghee and fry the cashews until they turn golden brown. Add the roasted cashews to the payasam and mix well. Remove the payasam from the heat.1 teaspoon Ghee (Clarified butter), 6-7 Cashews
- The delicious Saamai Paal Payasam (Little Millet Kheer) is now ready to serve!
Notes
- We can soak few saffron strands in warm milk and add it to get a nice color
- Little millet cooks faster and hence I have added it directly in milk. If you want, we can cook the little millet in water separately and add it to milk later
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cups | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g