അരി പായസം (Ari Payasam)

Traditional rice pudding infused with jaggery and cardamom.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice
• 250 g jaggery
• 3 cups coconut milk
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• 10 cashew nuts

Method

1. Cook rice in water till soft.
2. Melt jaggery with a little water, strain impurities.
3. Mix rice with jaggery syrup and coconut milk.
4. Add cardamom and cashews; simmer till thickened.

Chef's tips

• Use thick coconut milk for richness.
• Ensure jaggery is melted without lumps.