About
It is basically an extension of the popular milk-based kheer dessert with toppings of different fresh fruits. Pazha Payasam is a popular dessert from South Indian cuisine or particularly from Chettinad cuisine. Generally, it is prepared for various festivals and occasions, but not limited to it, and can also be an ideal choice for simple day-to-day meals. Traditionally, the fruit toppings are added just to the rice-based kheer but it can extended to any type of kheer. As the name suggests, Mixed fruit kheer does not have any limitation to the addition of any fruits to it. As long the fruits are fresh and firm, any type or region-based fruits can be added. The combination of fruits is purely dependent on personal preference. On top of fresh fruits, it can also be topped with dry fruits to make it a crunchy and crumbly experience.Step-by-step
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firstly, in a small bowl take ½ cup basmati rice, 2 tbsp almonds, 2 tbsp cashew.
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soak in 1 cup hot water or until the rice and nuts are soaked well. peel the skin of badam.
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grind to a coarse paste without adding water. keep aside.
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in a large kadai take 6 cup of milk and ¼ tsp saffron.
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stir and get the milk to a boil.
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now add prepared rice and nuts paste and mix well making sure there are no lumps.
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boil for 10 minutes, or until the rice is cooked well.
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also, add ¼ cup semiya and boil for 5 minutes or until the semiya is cooked well.
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further in a bowl take 2 tbsp custard powder and ½ cup milk.
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mix well making sure there are no lumps. pour in custard milk and mix well.
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continue to stir and cook until the milk thickens.
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add in ½ cup condensed milk and mix well adjusting the sweetness.
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transfer the kheer to a bowl and chill completely.
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just before serving, add black grapes, green grapes, mango, apple, banana, pomegranate, and cardamom powder. you can add fruits of your choice.
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mix well combining everything well.
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for serving, you can pour the kheer into a glass. top with fresh fruits and nuts.
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finally, enjoy Fruit Kheer or Pazha Payasam chilled.
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Notes
- Firstly, adding custard powder is optional. adding it makes the kheer creamy and tasty.
- Also, you can skip vermicelli and just prepare it with rice kheer.
- Additionally, the kheer thickens once cooled, so adjust the consistency as required.
- Finally, Fruit Kheer or Pazha Payasam Recipe tastes great when served chilled.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/pazha-payasam-recipe-mixed-fruit-rice/