How long does Aval Payasam take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Aval Payasam serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Aval Payasam vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Aval Payasam?

2 tbsp Flattened Rice, ½ cup Jaggery, 2 cup Milk, 8 Cashew (full), 2 tbsp Ghee, 1 tbsp Raisins, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Aval Payasam?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Aval Payasam?

About 378 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Aval Payasam

Name: Aval Payasam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Flattened Rice; 8 Cashew (full); ½ cup Jaggery; ¼ cup Water; 2 tbsp Ghee; 10 Cashew (full); 1 tbsp Raisins; ½ cup Flattened Rice; 2 cup Milk; ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder

40 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Poha Kheer · Veg · Rice dishes, Sweets & Desserts

Rice dishes Sweets & Desserts Jain Gluten-free

Aval payasam, or poha kheer: flattened rice toasted in ghee, simmered in milk with ground cashews and jaggery syrup. Serves 4, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Tamil New Year, Party, Navaratri & Ayudha Pooja

Ingredients

9 items

4 people

Flattened Rice2 tbsp
Cashew (full)18
Jaggery½ cup
Water¼ cup
Ghee2 tbsp
Raisins1 tbsp
Flattened Rice½ cup
Milk2 cup
Cardamom Powder¼ tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	378kcal	1512kcal
Protein	7g	28g
Carbohydrate	54g	214g
Fat	16g	65g
Fibre	0.8g	3.2g
Sugar	33g	134g

Cookd masalas for flattened rice

Method

1
In a blender, powder 2 tbsp aval with 8 cashew nuts and set aside.
Flattened RiceCashew (full)
2
For the jaggery syrup, melt the jaggery with water and strain it. Allow the syrup to cool completely and become sticky.
JaggeryWater
3
For the preparation, heat ghee and add the cashews and raisins, fry them until golden and set them aside.
GheeCashew (full)RaisinsFlattened Rice
4
In the same pan add and saute the aval until aromatic, add the powdered aval and cashew nuts as well. Saute for a minute more.
MilkCardamom Powder
5
Add the milk and gently bring to a boil while stirring to thicken the milk and cook the aval until tender. Add the cardamom powder.
6
Turn off the stove and add the fried cashew and raisins.
7
Finally, add the cooled syrup and mix well. This payasam can be served hot or cold.

Before you start

How long does Aval Payasam take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Aval Payasam serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Aval Payasam vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Aval Payasam spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Aval Payasam?: 2 tbsp Flattened Rice, ½ cup Jaggery, 2 cup Milk, 8 Cashew (full), 2 tbsp Ghee, 1 tbsp Raisins, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Aval Payasam?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Aval Payasam?: About 378 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes

C
A Cookd cookSeptember 2023
at last we have to add that syrup which was not mentioned in the video
A
AryamanOctober 2025
It's really great. It's definitely worth the time
Y
YSJuly 2024
Thanks for it!