Gasagasala Payasam/Poppy seeds payasam

Ingredients

:

• 4 tsp Poppy seeds
• 1 tsp White Rice, uncooked
• 1 cup Grated Coconut, fresh/frozen
• 1/4 cup Desiccated coconut/Copra/Kobbari
• 3-4 tbsp Jaggery
• 1/4 cup Milk
• 1/2 tsp Elaichi, powdered
• 4-5 strands of Saffron (optional)
• 8-10 Cashews/Almonds (optional)

Instructions

:

1. Dry roast poppy seeds and rice until they turn crisp and lightly change color.
2. Finely powder the roasted poppy seeds and rice in a blender without adding any water.
3. Add grated coconut, desiccated coconut, some water and grind to a smooth paste.
4. Add half a cup of water and strain the paste through a finely perforated strainer; Retain the liquid - this will make the payasam later.
5. Transfer the coarse residue into a blender; Add some more water and grind again to a smooth paste.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 about 3-4 times.
7. Add jaggery to the strained liquid and boil on low-medium heat until all the jaggery dissolves; Remove from stove.
8. Dissolve saffron strands in 1/4 cup of warn milk and set aside for 5-10 mins.
9. Add powdered elaichi,warm milk with saffron and mix well; Serve hot and relish.