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Banana-Aval Payasam

Ingredients
  • Banana Nendran (ripe) - 2 nos:
  • Aval / Beaten Rice / Poha - 1/2 cup
  • Ghee - 3-4 tbsp
  • Cashew Nuts - 2 tbsp
  • Raisins - 2 tbsp
  • Cardamom Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Sugar - 5-6 tbsp
  • Milk - 500 ml
Preparation Method
  1. In a pan, heat 2-3 tbsp ghee and roast cashew nuts and raisins in low flame.
  2. Remove the cashew nuts and raisins from ghee and keep aside.
  3. Add Aval to the pan and roast till it becomes crispy.
  4. Remove the Aval from pan and keep aside.
  5. Heat 2-3 tbsp ghee in the pan and fry the banana till it becomes golden brown in color.
  6. Add Aval and 1/2 cup water and cook till Aval becomes soft.
  7. Add milk, stir well and cook in low flame for 8-10 mins: (till the Aval cook properly).
  8. Add sugar and mix well.
  9. Cook till sugar dissolve completely. Adjust the sweetness as per your taste.
  10. Add cardamom powder, mix well and remove from flame.
  11. Add roasted cashew nuts and raisins and keep the lid closed for 10 mins:
  12. Mix well and serve the thick, creamy, and healthy Banana-Aval Payasam.
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