Gasa Gasa Payasam

How to Prepare

1. Soak poppy seeds, rice, and almonds as per pre-processing instructions.
2. Grind the soaked poppy seeds, rice, and almonds into a fine paste with a little water.
3. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 1 liter of milk on medium flame and bring it to a boil.
4. Add the ground paste to the boiling milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
5. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add 1.5 cups of sugar and mix well until it dissolves completely.
7. Add 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder and a pinch of saffron strands for flavor.
8. Stir in 3 tablespoons of ghee and mix well.
9. Garnish with chopped cashews and raisins fried in a little ghee.
10. Serve warm or chilled as per preference.