East Indian Farina Hot Cereal Payasam Recipe

Indulge in this comforting and delicious East Indian Farina (or brown rice) Payasam, a creamy hot cereal perfect for chilly mornings! Adapted from a beloved vegetarian cookbook, this recipe delivers a thick, flavorful payasam with a delightful blend of warming spices and crunchy nuts. Easy to make in under 15 minutes, it's the perfect breakfast or comforting dessert.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 689.4 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for East Indian Farina Hot Cereal Payasam

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How to Make East Indian Farina Hot Cereal Payasam

  1. 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.
  2. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes for farina, or 10 minutes for brown rice cereal, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. 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).
  5. Toast the mixture for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden brown. Be careful not to burn.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup of raisins and heat through for about 30 seconds.
  7. Once the cereal is cooked, gently stir the cardamom-nut mixture into the hot cereal until well combined.
  8. Serve the payasam piping hot. Garnish with extra nuts or raisins, if desired.
  9. Enjoy this warm and comforting breakfast treat!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

126g

Fat

82g

Carbs

27g