Purple rice payasam in instant pot, a vibrant twist on the classic Indian dessert known for its creamy texture and sweet, aromatic flavors.
Course Dessert
Cuisine traditional Kerala
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
On low mode 25 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Calories
Ingredients
1cupPurple rice 8 oz cup
1large ballJaggeryEqual to 3or 4 times the quantity of uncooked rice
2tbspGhee
10-12Cashew nut
1tspGinger powder
Instructions
In the instant pot stackable containers add the rice (quickly rinsed once ) 1.5- 2 cups of water in the bottom container and on the top container add the jaggery ball and 1/4 cup water.Stack and close everything add 2 cups water to inner pot and pressure cook in instant pot for 25 minutes.
Once the natural pressure is released for another 25 minutes open and check the rice for doneness the rice should be cooked but not mashed.
Add the rice and jaggery and rice and cook on low flame until the pays thickens to falling yet thick consistency. Add the ginger powder mix well and keep aside
In a small pan heat ghee first fry the conduit bits then add the cashew nut do not let it grown too much add everything to the pays give it a good stir and leave aside to cool down a lille before serving.
Notes
Do not over cook rice as the payasam will turn gloopy towards the end.
Remember once jaggery and rice mixed together rice will turn firm . If rice needs more cooking do it before jaggery is added.