Temple Style Kheer / Payasam

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Gayatri (@rene121)

**Temple style kheer, also known as kadum madura payasam or ghee payasam, is a traditional Indian dessert served as prasadam in temples. Made with rice, jaggery, ghee, and roasted coconut pieces, this sweet treat is perfect for special occasions like Vishu and Navaratri. It has an extra sweetness and flavor...

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
50min
Total Time
1hr
Temple Style Kheer / Payasam recipe

Ingredients

5 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)

Main Ingredients

  • 100g
    raw rice
  • 1/4cup
    ghee
  • 1/4cup
    coconut pieces
  • 1/2tsp
    cardamom powder

For Jaggery Syrup

  • 300g
    jaggery
  • 1/2cup
    water

How to make Temple Style Kheer / Payasam

Cooking the Rice

  1. Wash the rice and add it to a thick-bottomed vessel.

  2. Add 3 cups of water and boil until the rice is well-cooked.

Preparing Jaggery Syrup

  1. Add jaggery and water to a pan and boil until the jaggery is completely melted.

  2. Once cooled, strain the jaggery syrup.

Combining Ingredients

  1. Add the jaggery syrup to the cooked rice and boil until it reduces to half.

  2. In a separate pan, heat ghee and fry coconut pieces until they turn light brown.

  3. Add the fried coconut pieces and ghee to the rice and jaggery mixture.

  4. Mix in the cardamom powder thoroughly.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Use a thick-bottomed vessel to prevent the rice from sticking.

  2. Ensure the jaggery syrup is completely cooled before straining to remove impurities. Use organic jaggery.

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Gayatri

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