Mango Payasam

How to Prepare

1. Rinse 2 cups of raw rice thoroughly and cook it in 8 cups of water until soft and mushy.
2. In a large pot, heat 10 cups of full-fat milk on medium heat and bring it to a boil.
3. Add the cooked rice to the boiling milk and stir well to combine.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add 2.5 cups of sugar and stir until it dissolves completely.
6. Peel and puree 10 ripe mangoes in a blender until smooth.
7. Add the mango puree to the milk and rice mixture, stirring well to combine.
8. Add 1 tsp of cardamom powder and mix thoroughly.
9. In a small pan, heat 4 tbsp of ghee, fry 40 cashew nuts and 40 raisins until golden, then add them to the payasam.
10. Simmer for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.