Foxtail Flakes Kheer / Payasam
Foxtail Flakes Kheer is a delicious and nutritious dessert made using foxtail millet flakes, a healthy alternative to traditional rice or wheat flakes. This dish combines the wholesome goodness of foxtail millets with the richness of milk, sugar, and cardamom, creating a creamy, aromatic pudding that is both comforting and satisfying. Foxtail millets are known for their high fiber, protein, and mineral content, making this kheer not only a treat for the taste buds but also a nourishing option for maintaining good health. Perfect for special occasions or as a wholesome dessert, Foxtail Flakes Kheer is a great way to enjoy the benefits of millets while indulging in a flavorful and traditional dessert.
- 1 cup fine Poha / flakes
- 500 ml Milk
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 4 tbsp Milk Powder
- 3 Cardamom
- 2 Bay Leaf
- 2 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp ghee
- 10 Cashews
- 6 Almonds
Assemble ingredients, chop Almonds and crush Cardamom.
- Fry cashews till golden brown and keep aside.
In moderately heated pan add 2 tbsp ghee, add flattened rice and fry for 2-3 minutes till slight golden brown.
In pan add 1 tsp melted ghee, then add already boiled milk, add milk powder and mix very nicely.
Now switch on flame and simmer milk for 2-3 minutes. Add cardamom and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Now add poha / flakes and mix well. Cook for 6 - 7 minutes under medium flame, we need to cook flakes .
Now add sugar + dry fruits and cook for 3-4 minutes under medium flame.
Simmer for 2 minutes under low flame. Consistency should be on the thinner side as after cooling flakes will soak milk and turn thick.
Now foxtail Poha Kheer / payasam is ready.
- Serve after 1 - 2 hour, garnish with cashews or any dry fruits. Either serve chilled or at room temperature.