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Published: Feb 4, 2013 · Modified: Feb 14, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Paal Payasam /Milk Kheer made with Caramelized Sugar

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Paal Payasam is one of the very traditional deserts that is served in south Indian weddings and for special occasions. This Milk Kheer is a variation of the regular version and uses caramelized sugar which brings out a very different flavor.

Caramelized Sugar Pal payasam in a bowl

I love Paal Payasam. The other day, one of my very good friend, Ramya back from my college had a put a picture of her paal payasam and it looked delicious. I ask her for the recipe and she had made the Milk Kheer by caramelizing the sugar.

This Milk Kheer was something new that I have never done. In fact I have never caramelized sugar before. This was my first attempt and the payasam tasted wonderful. It bought back memories of my native, where my patti makes the payasam by letting it simmer for hours.

Preparation time – none
Cooking time – 1 hr
Difficulty level – medium

 Pal payasam ingredients in a bowl

Ingredients to make Paal Payasam – (makes around 5 cups of Payasam)

  • Milk – 6 cups (I used 2 %)
  • Sugar – 1 ½ cups
  • Rice (washed and drained) – ½ cup
  • Raisins and nuts (optional) – to garnish
Ingredients for Milk Kheer in a bowl

Procedure to make Paal Payasam –

  • Heat a heavy bottom pot or preferably a cooker for about 2 minutes. Once the cooker is hot, add about 3 tablespoon of sugar into it. Let the sugar melt and caramelize. Do not add any water. Just add the sugar and then the heat would do the trick and melt the sugar down. You will notice that as the sugar melts it becomes nice and golden.
Melting the ingredients in a cooker
Mixing the ingredients
  • Once all the sugar melts, add about ½ cup of water to it. When adding water, stand back and pour it in slowly as it might splatter. Now let the syrup come to a boil.
Add and boil the ingredients
  • To the boiling syrup add the milk and the washed rice. Close the cooker and let it cook in medium heat for one whistle. Then reduce the flame to simmer and let it cook further for 30 more minutes.
  • If you are making it in a pot, once the sugar caramelizes and you add the milk and the rice, transfer this to a vessel that would go into the cooker and proceed as described above.
Add the ingredients for Milk Kheer in a cooker
  • After the steam releases open the cooker and add the rest of the sugar. Mix it well and let it come to a boil. Fry the nuts and raisins in ghee, if using and add it to the payasam. Simmer for about 15 mins and serve either hot or cold.
Caramelized Sugar Pal payasam is Ready to serve

Notes and observations –

  • The flavor of the payasam was very different and distinct since we caramelized the sugar.
  • I do not add any other flavoring or garnish to paal payasam, since I like it as is. But if preferred, you could also add a pinch of cardamom powder and garnish it with nuts of your choice.

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Paal Payasam /Milk Kheer in a bowl

Paal Payasam /Milk Kheer made with Caramelized Sugar

Paal Payasam is one of the very traditional deserts that is served in south Indian weddings and for special occasions. This is a variation of the regular version and uses caramelized sugar which brings out a very different flavor.
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Course: Dessert, sweets
Cuisine: Asian, Indian, South Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 5 Cups
Calories: 478kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Pressure Cooker
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Milk I used 2 %
  • 1 ½ cups Sugar
  • ½ cup Rice washed and drained
  • to garnish Raisins and nuts optional

Instructions

  • Heat a heavy bottom pot or preferably a cooker for about 2 minutes. Once the cooker is hot, add about 3 tablespoon of sugar into it. Let the sugar melt and caramelize. Do not add any water. Just add the sugar and then the heat would do the trick and melt the sugar down. You will notice that as the sugar melts it becomes nice and golden.
  • Once all the sugar melts, add about ½ cup of water to it. When adding water, stand back and pour it in slowly as it might splatter. Now let the syrup come to a boil.
  • To the boiling syrup add the milk and the washed rice. Close the cooker and let it cook in medium heat for one whistle. Then reduce the flame to simmer and let it cook further for 30 more minutes.
  • If you are making it in a pot, once the sugar caramelizes and you add the milk and the rice, transfer this to a vessel that would go into the cooker and proceed as described above.
  • After the steam releases open the cooker and add the rest of the sugar. Mix it well and let it come to a boil. Fry the nuts and raisins in ghee, if using and add it to the payasam. Simmer for about 15 mins and serve either hot or cold.

Notes

  • The flavor of the payasam was very different and distinct since we caramelized the sugar.
  • I do not add any other flavoring or garnish to paal payasam, since I like it as is. But if preferred, you could also add a pinch of cardamom powder and garnish it with nuts of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 75g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Calcium: 337mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Prami Pramitha says

    March 21, 2013 at 3:08 am

    delicious payasam...
    am your new follower...
    https://pramithalovecooking.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  2. Nivedhanams Sowmya says

    February 06, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    wow very new type of payasam.... very different from the standard ones!!!
    Sowmya
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  3. Hamaree Rasoi says

    February 06, 2013 at 2:18 am

    I loved you way of preparation I mean caramelizing must have made this taste too good !! Lovely color

    Reply
  4. Latha Madhusudhan says

    February 05, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Just feel like having it now.

    Reply
  5. Love to Experiment says

    February 05, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    Yummy. Caramelised payasam should be a dessert made in heaven. Lovely colour. Lovely payasam

    Reply
  6. EncourageSpice says

    February 05, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    I like the color of the payasam .looks very inviting.

    Thanks for your lovely comments

    Happy to follow you

    Reply
  7. Divya Pramil says

    February 05, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    A natural and pleasant color to payasam..Looks so inviting 🙂 I love paal payasam so this is a must try version 🙂

    Reply
  8. Priya says

    February 05, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Very pleasing and irresitible payasam,love to have a huge bowl of it.

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    February 05, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Sandhya, looks yummy !! I like the color..it looks like the red rice payasam that is made in kerala. Will try the recipe for sure. Thanks for posting.

    Reply
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    February 05, 2013 at 1:20 pm

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  11. Shruti Dhingra Wahi says

    February 05, 2013 at 7:03 am

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  12. Sangeetha Priya says

    February 05, 2013 at 5:03 am

    wow love this colorful payasam, yummy payasam dear 🙂

    Reply
  13. Swathi Iyer says

    February 05, 2013 at 3:33 am

    Caramelized sugar paayasam is wonderful idea Sandhya, yummy payasam.

    Reply
  14. Janani says

    February 04, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    wow loving the payasam .looks so good and tempting Sandhya.

    Reply
  15. Julie says

    February 04, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    looks super tempting payasam..Yummilicious!!
    Flavors Of Cuisines-"Mexican"

    Reply
  16. Priya R says

    February 04, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    looks so different and must have been so good, lovely idea dear

    Reply
    • shasan18 says

      February 04, 2013 at 4:03 pm

      Thanks Priya! The flavor was different from the regular paal payasam I make. The caramelization made the payasam have a distinct flavor to it 🙂

      Reply
  17. Ramya Krishnamurthy says

    February 04, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    yummy and super payasam.try this method soon:)

    Reply
    • shasan18 says

      February 04, 2013 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks Ramya! It was indeed very delicious 🙂 Let me know how you liked it!

      Reply
  18. Kitchen Queen says

    February 04, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    love the color of the kheer.

    Reply
    • shasan18 says

      February 04, 2013 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  19. Lakshmi Venkatesh says

    February 04, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    The colour of the Paal Payasam is very very nice.

    Reply
    • shasan18 says

      February 04, 2013 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks lakshmi!

      Reply
  20. Maha Gadde says

    February 04, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    very healthy n so tempting

    Reply
    • shasan18 says

      February 04, 2013 at 4:04 pm

      Thanks Maha! I give this payasam to my kids as their evening milk. The extra fat sure is good for the kids 🙂

      Reply
  21. priya satheesh says

    February 04, 2013 at 6:03 am

    Yummy yummy!!!

    Reply
    • shasan18 says

      February 04, 2013 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks Priya 🙂

      Reply
  22. Rafeeda A. Raheem says

    February 04, 2013 at 5:00 am

    beautiful color for the paal payasam... 🙂
    https://sweettoothraf.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • shasan18 says

      February 04, 2013 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks Rafeeda!

      Reply

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