Cardamom Rice Pudding (Payasam)

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Cardamom Rice Pudding (Payasam)
300 min.
8
343kcal

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Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of Cardamom Rice Pudding, or Payasam, a beloved dessert that beautifully captures the essence of Indian culinary traditions. With its sumptuous blend of flavors and textures, this dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you're celebrating a festival, hosting a family gathering, or simply looking to satisfy your sweet tooth.

What sets this rice pudding apart is the enchanting fragrance of cardamom and cinnamon, which dance together to create an aromatic experience that will leave you craving more. The warmth of Indian clarified butter, or ghee, adds a deep richness, while sliced almonds and plump raisins provide delightful pops of texture in every bite. This recipe embraces the natural sweetness of jaggery, imparting a unique depth of flavor that refined sugars cannot replicate.

Worried about dietary restrictions? Fear not! This dish is entirely vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for a wide array of diets. With a generous serving size to satisfy up to eight people, Cardamom Rice Pudding is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a heartwarming dish to share with loved ones.

Prepare to embrace the warmth and comfort of this traditional Indian dessert. With just a handful of ingredients, and a little patience, you'll be delighting in the aromatic bliss of Cardamom Rice Pudding in no time. Whether served warm or chilled, this dessert is sure to impress and nourish your soul.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup almonds sliced
  • tablespoon ghee melted (Ghee)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 cup raisins 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar raw grated (unrefined brown sugar) (such as Sugar in the )
  • 0.7 cup rice long-grain white (not converted)
  • cups milk whole

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Bring milk, rice, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. Add sugar and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Heat ghee in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until hot, then cook almonds, stirring, until golden.
  4. Add raisins and cook, stirring, until coated with ghee and slightly puffed.
  5. Stir almond mixture into rice pudding and serve warm.
  6. •Indian ingredients can be mail-ordered from Kalustyans.com.•Rice pudding can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Reheat, thinning with warm milk, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories343kcal
Protein9.84%
Fat27.78%
Carbs62.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.25
Glycemic Load
14.54
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.6752172734426%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.14mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:342.91kcal
17.15%
Fat:10.75g
16.54%
Saturated Fat:4.83g
30.17%
Carbohydrates:54.31g
18.1%
Net Carbohydrates:52.71g
19.17%
Sugar:33.87g
37.63%
Cholesterol:26.76mg
8.92%
Sodium:110.06mg
4.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.57g
17.14%
Calcium:251.54mg
25.15%
Phosphorus:237.53mg
23.75%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.14%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.41%
Vitamin B12:0.99µg
16.47%
Vitamin D:2.01µg
13.42%
Potassium:418.07mg
11.94%
Magnesium:44.88mg
11.22%
Vitamin E:1.58mg
10.55%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.03%
Selenium:6.1µg
8.71%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.7%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.11%
Zinc:1.13mg
7.55%
Fiber:1.6g
6.41%
Copper:0.13mg
6.27%
Vitamin A:296.7IU
5.93%
Iron:0.69mg
3.82%
Vitamin B3:0.75mg
3.75%
Folate:4.04µg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious