Godi payasa or broken wheat kheer or dalia kheer
Broken wheat has got lot of health benefits. It helps in controlling cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure. It is a very healthy and delicious indian dessert.
Ingredients
- Broken wheat - 1/2 cup
- Milk - 1 1/2 cups
- Water - 1 cup
- Grated jaggery - 1 cup
- Cashew nuts - 10
- Raisins - 10
- Ghee - 2 tablespoons
- Cardamom powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Saffron strings - a pinch
Method
Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan. Roast broken wheat on a low flame for 6 to 7 minutes till the raw smell goes away. Keep aside
Step 2
In the same pan, add another 1 tablespoon of ghee. Add cashewnuts and stir fry till golden. Then add raisins. Stir fry for 10 seconds and set aside.
Step 3
Pressure cook the roasted broken wheat with 11/2 cups of milk and 1 cup of water till 4 to 5 whistles
Step 4
Heat a heavy bottomed vessel. Add grated jaggery and little water. Once the jaggery water starts boiling, add cooked broken wheat.
Step 5
Cook for 7 to 8 minutes by stirring in between and bring to a thick consistency
Step 6
Dissolve saffron strings in 2 tablespoons of milk for 10 to 15 minutes. Then add to the kheer and combine together
Step 7
Add cardamom powder, fried cashew nuts and raisins and mix well.
Step 8
Serve warm or chilled.