Rice Kheer with Pista Flavour

 Happy onam!!!😋2018

Today  i share is the king of payasam '' Pal Payasam'' /kheer with pista flavor have it warm or cold kheer is yummy!!!!  

My version of making kheer is not the pressure cooker kind i prefer the slow cooked kheer made with Khaima / jeerakasala rice ( Kerala Biryani Rice)...
 When i cook the rice  i combine water, milk & cook till the rice is overcooked & absorbs all the water  then add the milk & milkmaid  till i get the right consistency ..Here I've flavored the kheer with  pista..

The key in making this kheer is the cinnamon, saffron & pista.. I love the color of this kheer after the ground pista has been added & its yummy as it looks sprinkled with chopped pista..

Serves:4
Ingredients:

• 1/8 cup / 40 gm kerala biryani rice(Khaima / jeerakasala rice ) or basmati rice 
• 40 gm + 20 gm pista.
• 1/4 tsp saffron soaked in 1/2 cup hot milk.
• 1 cup water
• 1 + 1/2 cup milk.
• 1/2 cup milkmaid.
• 2'' cinnamon.
• 1/4 cup sugar ( if required .

Method :

• Wash & soak the rice for 30 min , drain & keep aside...

• Soak the 40 gm pista in 1/2 cup milk , saffron & heat for 30 sec in microwave & keep aside, after 10 min grind to a course paste...

• Heat 1 cup water & 1 cup milk & bring to a boil...Add the rice & cinnamon & let it cook on medium flame..(Stir often to ensure the rice doesn't stick to the bottom).

• Cook till the rice is overcooked  (If required add milk) & the consistency should be semi thick..

• Add the ground pista & mix it well simmer for 5 min..

• Add the 1/2 cup milk , 1/2 cup milkmaid & let it simmer on medium flame for 5-10 min (add 1/4 cup sugar if required) Of the flame & let it cool.

• Rice kheer with pista is ready....Chilled kheer is the best way to serve...

• Sprinkle with 20 gm chopped pistachios...😋