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.

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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