Ingredients for East Indian Farina Hot Cereal Payasam
- Whole Milk
- Farina
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Ground Cardamom
- Unbleached Cane Sugar
- Pistachios
- 1/4 cup raisins
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How to Make East Indian Farina Hot Cereal Payasam
- In a medium saucepan, heat 4 cups of milk over medium heat until almost boiling. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of farina (or brown rice cereal), using a fork to break up any lumps.
- Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes for farina, or 10 minutes for brown rice cereal, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- While the cereal simmers, prepare the topping: In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom, 1/4 cup of cane sugar, and 1/4 cup of chopped raw nuts (almonds, cashews, or a mix).
- Toast the mixture for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden brown. Be careful not to burn.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of raisins and heat through for about 30 seconds.
- Once the cereal is cooked, gently stir the cardamom-nut mixture into the hot cereal until well combined.
- Serve the payasam piping hot. Garnish with extra nuts or raisins, if desired.
- Enjoy this warm and comforting breakfast treat!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
35 g
Sugar
126g
Fat
82g
Carbs
27g