Kavuni arisi paal payasam | Black rice paal payasam, recipe with full video and step by step pictures.

Delicious 3 ingredient paal payasam recipe using the popular chettinad kavuni arisi | black rice

Usually, we make paal payasam using basmati rice or seeraga samba rice or even millets too. I have posted black rice kheer recipe in Jeyashris kitchen . Recently I got a pack of black rice to try idli and dosa out of it. On the day of Varalakshmi nombu, I have invited a few of my friends home in the evening. I made this payasam in the evening for the guests. It was a super hit among all. The unique nutty taste of the Kavuni arisi complimented a lot. We can make these 3 ingredients easy pressure cooker payasam for Navarati, Janmashtami, or for any other pooja at home.

I have also tried Dosa using Kavuni arisi | black rice, and it turned out so well. I will share the recipe soon.

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Kavuni arisi paal payasam

  • Wash and soak the black rice in water for 8 hours or overnight.
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  • Drain the water and pulse the rice twice.
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  • In a pressure cooker add the pulsed rice and add the milk.
  • Ensure there are no lumps.
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  • Place a small plate inside the cooker. It is to avoid the center portion getting burnt.

  • Keep in a normal flame and cover the cooker.

  • Once you get one whistle keep the flame to the lowest for 30-40 minutes.

  • Even if you get whistle in this also sometimes, it is ok.

  • After 40 minutes switch off the flame.

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  • Allow the pressure to subside on its own.
  • Gently open the cooker and mix well. Remove the plate.
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  • Add sugar and mix well.
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  • Alternatively, you can add condensed milk to get a very rich taste.
  • Kavuni arisi paal payasam is ready for neivedyam.
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  • You can serve this hot or chilled. Both ways it tasted very yum.
  1. Soaking the black rice is important, else it won’t get cooked.
  2. You can keep the milk mixture in a big container and keep it inside the cooker.
  3. Always keep the cooker in a very low flame else the payasam will get burnt and milk will overflow.
  4. Add condensed milk instead of sugar to get a richer taste of kavuni arisi payasam.
  5. If you want the Paal payasam to be a bit sweeter add a few more tbsp of sugar.
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Kavuni arisi paal payasam

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp black rice | Kavuni arisi
  • 4 cups full cream milk 800 ml
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the black rice in water for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Drain the water and pulse the rice twice.
  • In a pressure cooker add the pulsed rice and add the milk.
  • Ensure there is no lumps.
  • Place a small plate inside the cooker. It is to avoid the center portion getting burnt.
  • Keep in a normal flame and cover the cooker.
  • Once you get one whistle keep the flame to the lowest for 30-40 minutes.
  • Even if you get a whistle in this also sometimes, it is ok.
  • After 40 minutes switch off the flame.
  • Allow the pressure to subside on its own.
  • Gently open the cooker and mix well.
  • Add sugar and mix well.
  • Alternatively you can add condensed milk to get a very rich taste.
  • Kavuni arisi paal payasam is ready for neivedyam
  • You can serve this hot or chilled. Both ways it tasted very yum.

Video

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