Apr 7, 2013

KhusKhus Kheer/Gasagase Payasa

Khus Khus Kheer or Gasagase payasa (ಗಸಗಸೆ ಪಾಯಸ -Kannada) is sweet that can be prepared during festival or just for any normal day. This is made from poppy seeds and is simply delectable.

Indian style Poppy seeds pudding,Khuskhus kheer,poppy seed payasam
KhusKhus Kheer/Gasgasye Payasa

Ingredients
  • Khus Khus / Poppy seeds-1/2 cup
  • Badam / Almonds - 10
  • Kaju / Cashew - 10
  • Copra / Dessicated coconut - 1/4 cup
  • Elachi /Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Sugar / Jaggery - 1 Cup
  • Milk - 1 1/2 cup
  • Saffron - a pinch(opt)

Method

* Fry khuskhus and badam and then grind it into powder. Add coconut and milk and grind (Grinding takes some time) to a fine paste. Boil milk, add the paste, keep stirring well on low flame for some time. Add sugar/Jaggery , cardamom powder.Mix well till the jaggery/sugar dissolves. Garnish with roasted nuts and raisins. Serve this poppy seed kheer hot or cold.



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