Aval Payasam Recipe with step by step pictures. This recipe is simple and quick traditional dessert to make for any occasion. It is made using brown rice poha, jaggery, coconut milk, nuts and ghee.
Heat ghee in a pan. Add in poha and fry it little till it is toasted. Now add in banana, coconut, jaggery. Mix well for 3 to 4 minutes till caramelized.
Pour in thin coconut milk and mix well. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Now poha should be cooked.
Once poha is cooked, add in cardamom and mix well. Now add in thick coconut milk and mix well. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
Heat ghee in a pan. Add in cashews or almonds and fry till golden. Pour this over the payasam. Mix well and serve.