I have always wanted to make custard at home. Somehow, I have not got around it yet and it is probably because deep down, I am not too keen to arrange a double boiler and stir the egg without scrambling it etc. But being an experimental cook, I will make it at some point. For now though, I ran into what I would call a lacto vegetarian custard. It is a very simple and light dessert. The raisins added a great taste and texture to an otherwise smooth dish. It can be made very quickly as well and can be served with a bowl of fruits too. Here is how I made it...
¼ cup besan
2 teaspoons ghee
2 cups milk
1/3 cup sugar
Few raisins
1 tablespoon ground almond
Few strands of saffron
Heat the ghee and fry some raisins until they puff up and keep it aside
In the same ghee, add the besan and roast until it is aromatic
Add milk and mix well so there are no lumps
When it boils, add sugar and some ground almonds. Simmer until it thickens and just before taking off the flame crush the saffron strands and add the same
Serve warm or cold with raisins added
You could add some cardamom along with the ground almonds if you like.
Thats a quick and delicious payasam..
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