Paal Payasam (Rice and Milk Kheer)

Remember the famous Ambalapuzha Paal Payasam while having this :)

Ingredients (Serves 6 to 8 people)

Unangalari ( This variety is Unbranned rice): 200gms
Milk: 4 Liter
Sugar: 750gms (increase or decrease as per the sweetness required)
Butter: 1 Table Spoon
Cashew/Raisins: For Garnishing
Salt: 1 Pinch

Cooking time: 45 to 60 minutes
Method

Wash the rice well
Boil milk well
Take 1/2 Liter of milk and to this add 1/2 liter of water and cook the rice in it
Once the rice is cooked well add the rest half of the milk

Once this boils and achieves a thick consistency add sugar slowly.  Stirr continuously
After this boils well for about 6 to 8 minutes add the rest of the milk
Let it boil well and keep on stirring till the payasam becomes thick or till the required consistency is achieved
Add a pinch of salt so that it will maintain the balance of sweetness
Switch off the flame and add the butter and close the lid
If required can add cashew nuts and raisins fried in ghee