An easy Kerala-lite delicacy version made with carrots

A quick and easy Kerala-lite delicacy which is an integral part of Onam festivities. This version is made with carrots.

Ingredients Of Carrot Payasam

• 3 carrots
• 1-litre milk
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 tsp ghee(clarified butter)
• 1/4 cup raisins and cashews

How to Make Carrot Payasam

• Peel, chop and steam carrots in pressure cooker
• Grind the steamed carrots into a fine paste
• Heat 1/2 tsp of ghee in a heavy-bottomed vessel
• Add the ground carrot and fry for 3-4 minutes on medium heat
• Add the milk and allow it to boil.
• Then keep stirring till it gets reduced to half the quantity
• Add sugar and cook further till sugar is completely dissolved
•  Switch off the stove
• In another pan, heat the remaining ghee and fry the raisins and cashew nuts
• Garnish the payasam with the fried dry fruits
• Serve hot or cold, as desired