Kavuni Arisi Payasam (Black Rice pudding)
Kavuni Arisi Payasam or Black Rice Pudding is a specialty of the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu. This gorgeous deep violet hued sweet, is a prominent preparation of most festive fares of the Chettiars.
Servings Prep Time
4servings 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
45minutes 300minutes
Servings Prep Time
4servings 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
45minutes 300minutes
Ingredients
  • 1cup Black Rice water, soaked in for 4-5 hours
  • xbd – xbecups palm jaggery sugargrated or (amount can be adjusted to taste)
  • 2 – 3tablespoons ghee
  • 3tablespoons coconutfresh ,grated
  • xbdteaspoon cardamompowder
  • Nutsof choice (cashew nuts or almonds) for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
  1. Drain the water used to soak the rice.
  2. Pressure cook the rice with 2 xbd to 3 cups of water till well cooked and soft . About 2 whistles and then cooked for 15 minutes on low heat. (The quantity of water and cooking time may vary depending on the quality of rice)
  3. Mash the rice using a ladle.
  4. In a saucepan (or in the cooker/pressure pan) add jaggery or sugar, ghee, cardamom powder and coconut along with the rice.
  5. Cook on low heat till the payasam thickens.(3-4 minutes)
  6. Garnish with nuts if using and serve hot or cold.