Have You Tried Poori Payasam, A Classic Dessert From Karnataka?| Curly Tales

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Dessert Love

While we love cakes and puddings, desi Indian desserts just hit differently! And if you think along the same line, then we have the perfect recipe for you!

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Poori Payasam

Poori Payasam is a popular dessert from Karnataka that combines the sweetness of payasam with crunchiness of pooris. To make it at home, try this simple recipe by food blogger Bhumija Bobby (@bhumizz_eats_n_treats). 

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Ingredients

For pooris ½  cup rava/maida 1 tsp ghee 1 tsp sugar Water/milk (to knead) For payasam 500 milk 2 tbsp fresh cream 1 tsp cardamom powder 3-4 tsp saffron milk 5-6 tsp sugar Nuts of choice 

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Make Pooris 

1. Take rava, sugar, and ghee in a bowl, and mix well in a bowl. 2. Add small quantities of water gradually and knead to form a dough. Let it rest for a few minutes. 3. Roll out small pooris and deep fry them until golden brown. 

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Follow These Steps 

4. Take the milk in a pan and let it boil on a low flame till it is reduced to ¾ of the original quantity. Keep stirring. 

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Add In The Ingredients

5. Then, add fresh cream, cardamon powder, saffron milk, and sugar and continue to stir well.

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Add The Poori 

6. Add ghee and crushed pooris to the payasam, and let it cook for about a couple of minutes.

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Serve & Enjoy

Top with chopped nuts and your Poori Payasam is ready to be enjoyed! 

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