Foxtail Millet kheer/ Thinai Payasam

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Thinai Payasam – Foxtail millet kheer

Ingredients:

• ½ cup – Dehulled foxtail millet grain
• 1/4^th cup Nuts & dry fruits – almonds, cashews, raisins
• 1 teaspoon Ghee
• 2 cups milk (boiled and cooled)
• 2 tablespoon Sugar or jaggery
• 3-4 saffron strands
• cardamom powder – as required

Preparation Method:

Boil the milk and let it cool.

Take one teaspoon of ghee in a pan. Roast the nuts and raisins separately. Keep the aside.

In the same pan, roast the foxtail millet till it is hot. Add half a teaspoon of ghee if required.

Pressure cook the millet for three whistles or cook it in the pan with sufficient water.

Add sugar or jaggery to the cooked millet. Stir it well till the jaggery completely dissolves and mixes with the millet.

Now add the nuts and raisins and cardamom powder as per taste.

Add milk (make sure milk is at room temperature) and stir well. Add the saffron strands. Let the mixture cook for a few seconds, then turn off the gas. Do not let the mixture boil after adding milk.

Enjoy the healthy and delicious porridge, either hot or cold.

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