In India the sweet dish which is made up from milk locally called as Payasam & kheer. It is one type of dessert but with a liquid in consistency.
You can prepare kheer from semiya/ Vermicelli, Sabudana/ Sago, milk and Rice. And carrot newly added to this category. Here is my version of Carrot Kheer recipe.
Ingredients:
- Carrot - 1 cup (I have used small carrots ) if it is big - 2 to 3 nos
- Milk - 2 cups
- Sugar - 2 tbsp
- Ghee/Clarified Butter - 2 tsp
- Cashew nuts and Raisins - Few
- Cardamom powder /Elaichi Powder - 3 tsp
Time Required: 25-30 mins
Method:
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2) Heat clarified butter in a pan, add the cashews and raising fry them to golden brown and keep aside
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3) In the same pan, saute boiled carrots paste until the raw smell completely leaves
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3) Then add milk, sugar and mix well. Cook for 5-7 mins until the kheer becomes bit thick in consistency
4) Turn to low flame add cardamom powder, roasted cashews & raisins and stir well for 2 to 3 mins. and then switch off the flame
Serving: Enjoy the healthy and delicious carrot Kheer/Payasam. serve hot or cold as per your family members choice!