Let me introduce you to the mouthwatering Gulkand Oats Payasam! If you’ve ever had a traditional South Indian meal during a festival or wedding, chances are you’ve relished the delightful payasam dessert. It’s somewhat similar to North India’s kheer but with a smoother texture. Payasam comes in all sorts of variations, with the simple ones made from rice or vermicelli, while others get creative with lentils or seasonal fruits.
But today, we’re going to try something new and exciting with the Gulkand Oats Payasam recipe! Instead of sticking to the usual ingredients, we’ll be adding a twist by incorporating the sweet essence of rose petal jam, also known as gulkand. This infusion takes the payasam to a whole new level, making it the perfect treat for the summer season. The blend of oats and the aromatic gulkand creates a symphony of flavors that’ll make your taste buds dance with joy!
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want to indulge in something delightful, this Gulkand Oats Payasam will be a hit. So, let’s embark on this delightful culinary journey together and bask in the deliciousness of this unique dessert!
Gulkand Oats Payasam Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon gulkand / rose petal jam
- 1 teaspoon dry fruit powder
- 2 tablespoon instant oats
Method:
1. Begin by gently dry roasting the oats over a low flame in a wok.
2. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously to prevent any lumps from forming.
3. Let the oats cook in the milk over a low flame until they turn incredibly soft, giving the mixture a creamy and indulgent texture.
4. Next, add the gulkand and mix it thoroughly into the payasam. Continue cooking while stirring consistently, ensuring the jam blends seamlessly with the rest of the ingredients. Be attentive, as payasam tends to stick to the bottom of the pot quite rapidly.
5. Finally, infuse the payasam with the delightful essence of dry fruits powder, giving it a rich and nutty flavor. Then, turn off the flame, and your Gulkand Oats Payasam is ready to be savored and enjoyed!
6. Serve the payasam to your little one either warm or chilled, as per their preference. It’s sure to be a delightful treat for them to relish!
Gulkand is popular in Ayurveda and is known to pacify the excess heat-causing ‘pitta’ in the body, thus keeping the body cool. It also adds a lovely flavor and aroma to the payasam. The added dry fruit powder makes the payasam rich and also adds a nutty flavor which compliments the creamy oats payasam very well. With few ingredients and simple steps, this is a great way to nourish your little ones this summer!
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon gulkand / rose petal jam
- 1 teaspoon dry fruit powder
- 2 tablespoon instant oats
Instructions
- Dry roast the oats on low flame in a wok.
- Add milk to it slowly while continuosly stirring to avoid lumps.
- Allow the oats to cook in milk on low flame until it becomes very soft and gives the mix a creamy texture.
- Add gulkand and mix well. Keep cooking until the jam blends very well with the payasam. Keep stirring the payasam as it tends to catch the bottom very fast.
- Lastly flavor it with dry fruit powder and put off the flame.
- Serve the paysam to your little one warm or chilled .
Notes
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