Name: Oats Payasam
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Yield: 20 people
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Oats (rolled oats); 10 cups Milk (full-fat preferred); 2 cups Jaggery (or sugar); 4 tablespoons Ghee; 1 teaspoon Cardamom; 1 pinch Saffron Strands (soaked in warm milk); 0 cup Cashew Nuts (mixed cashews, almonds, raisins)

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How to Prepare

Heat 4 tablespoons of ghee in a large pot over medium heat.
Add 2 cups of rolled oats and roast for 3-4 minutes until they turn golden and aromatic.
Pour in 10 cups of milk and stir well to combine.
Cook the mixture on low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add 2 cups of jaggery (or sugar) and mix until it dissolves completely.
Stir in 1 teaspoon of cardamom powder and a pinch of saffron strands soaked in 2 tablespoons of warm milk.
Add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (cashews, almonds, raisins) and cook for another 2 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the payasam rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm or chilled as per preference.