Paal Payasam: South Indian Dessert To Satisfy Sugar Cravings

By Krati Purwar

July 2, 2025

Paal payasam is a South Indian sweet dish prepared with rice, milk, and dry fruits. It tastes delicious and satisfies sugar cravings. Check out this recipe to replicate the dish in your kitchen.

Ingredients

4 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp basmati rice 1 litre of milk 1 tbsp ghee Dry fruits of your choice

Step 1

Heat ghee in a pan and saute the dry fruits. Keep them aside to cool off.

Step 2

Heat ghee and once it melts, saute the rice in it.

Step 3

Once the grains are brown, add milk and let the rice cook in it.

Step 4

Keep stirring in between. When the first boil comes, reduce the heat and let the payasam simmer.

Step 5

When rice is cooked to perfection and milk has also reduced in volume, turn off the heat.

Step 6

Garnish the payasam with dry fruits and enjoy.