Bamboo rice payasam: Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash the bamboo rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
• STEP 2.Pressure cook the soaked bamboo rice with water until it is cooked and soft.
• STEP 3.In a separate pan, melt jaggery with water to make a syrup.
• STEP 4.Add the cooked bamboo rice to the jaggery syrup and mix well.
• STEP 5.Add coconut milk and cardamom powder to the pan and simmer for a few minutes.
• STEP 6.Garnish with roasted nuts and serve the bamboo rice payasam warm or chilled.

Storage and Serving

• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the payasam in a pan or microwave before serving.
• Serve the bamboo rice payasam as a dessert after a meal or as a sweet treat on special occasions.