Foxtail Millet Payasam Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak the foxtail millet for 30 minutes.
• STEP 2.Drain the millet and cook it in a pressure cooker with water until soft.
• STEP 3.In a separate pan, melt jaggery with water to make a syrup.
• STEP 4.Add the cooked millet to the jaggery syrup and mix well.
• STEP 5.Pour in coconut milk and simmer for a few minutes.
• STEP 6.In a small pan, heat ghee and roast the nuts and raisins until golden.
• STEP 7.Add the roasted nuts and raisins to the payasam and mix well.
• STEP 8.Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to cook the foxtail millet until it is soft and fully cooked.
• Adjust the sweetness of the payasam by adding more or less jaggery syrup according to your preference.
• For a richer flavor, use freshly extracted coconut milk.

Storage and Serving

• Store leftover payasam in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Serve warm or chilled, garnished with additional roasted nuts and raisins.