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Matta Rice Payasam

Matta Rice Payasam is a rich payasam made with Kerala matta rice and milk as main ingredients. Matta Rice Payasam recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures.
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings4
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup kerala matta rice
  • 4 cups milk full fat milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder optional
  • a tiny pinch salt

Instructions

  • Measure and take kerala matta rice.
  • Pulse it few times to get coarse mixture.
  • Rinse it well using a fine holed strainer. Set aside.
  • Boil milk and simmer for 5 mins.
  • Now add matta rice mixture.
  • Mix it well.
  • Cook until rice turns soft it may take some time.
  • Cook in low flame and keep stirring.
  • Mash it to check, when pressed should be easily mashable then its done.
  • Add sugar only after rice is cooked soft.Mix well.
  • Scrap milk solids at the sides into the payasam.This makes the payasam more creamy.
  • Finally add a pinch of salt to lift the sweetness and cardamom powder.
  • Looks thick and creamy, this is the consistency we want.
  • Switch off at this stage as it may turn thick after some time so switch off accordingly. Enjoy Matta Rice Paal Payasam!

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Notes

  • You can even cook rice in water then add to reduced milk incase if you don't have enough milk.
  • Always add sugar only after rice is cooked.
  • Adding a pinch of salt lifts up the sweetness.
  • You can even add ghee fried cashews but usually paal payasam is enjoyed as such but its your preference.
  • If it thickens after sometime, you can add little hot water to thin the consistency.
  • You can enjoy the payasam hot or cold as per your preference.
  • Switch off a bit runny as it might get thick later.
  • You can replace matta rice with unakalari rice(pink rice) too.
Nutrition Facts
Matta Rice Payasam
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 360 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 94mg4%
Potassium 375mg11%
Carbohydrates 66g22%
Fiber 0.1g0%
Sugar 62g69%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 395IU8%
Vitamin C 0.03mg0%
Calcium 303mg30%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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