Carrot Almond Payasam by Sangeeta on Jul 24, 2011
An Indian dessert, though made in all over India by the different names of Kheer in North,Payasam in South,Payesh in Bengal. It is full of protein, calcium, and healthy almonds. Good for pregnant and new motheres, babies, kids and the elderly. It's a little high in calories, but you can make it low cal if you'd like by using low fat or skimmed milk:)
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- Yields: serves 4 persons
- 1 litre full cream milk (can substitute with low fat /skimmed milk)
- 1 cup boiled and pureed carrot (make the puree using a little milk)
- 1/2 cup almond paste (blanch the almonds and make a paste using a little milk)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (can substitute sugar free powder)
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
In a deep pan, bring milk to a boil. Add carrot puree, stir, and bring to a boil again.
Add sugar and stir continuously to melt. Add almond paste and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in cardamom powder.
Serve hot or chilled.You can garnish with dried fruit flakes of your choice.
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actually i love sweets,so when my neighbour bangera aunty served me this payasm,i liked it very much n asked her about recipe n made it with little bit changes,thx aunty:)