Payasa | Wheat Kheer | ಗೋಧಿ ಪಾಯಸ

**Author - Alee Venkatesh **

Broken / Cracked Wheat Payasam

Broken / Cracked Wheat
 
Low in calories and loaded with nutrients, good sources of magnesium;
Reduces the rate of metabolic syndrome when added to a daily diet;
Lowers the risk of high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure; High in fiber- a nutrient that offers significant protection against breast cancer



INGREDIENTS (serves 6-8 people)


1 cup cracked wheat (roasted)
2 cup powdered jaggery
2 cup milk
1 cup water
few raisins & cashews (toasted in ghee)
2 tsp. cardamom powder
4 tsp. ghee
pinch of saffron strings (soaked in little bit of milk for 20 mins)



METHOD

Roast cracked wheat until golden brown
Cook roasted cracked wheat with 1 cup water until done 
Heat a heavy bottomed vessel
 fry raisins & cashews in ghee for few minutes
Add jaggery powder and melt it by using little bit of water
Add cooked cracked wheat, milk, dissolved saffron strings, cardamom powder 
 mix well and simmer for few minutes, Serve warm or cold