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Carrot and Cashewnut Payasam, Protein Rich Recipe
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Hence this payasam is a perfect combination as carrots are rich in vitamin A whereas cashewnuts are rich in protein. Hence relish this sweet preparation for a bright vision.
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
32 Mins
Total Time
37 Mins
Makes
6 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 cup thickly grated carrot
1/2 cup cashew nuts (kaju)
1 cup warm milk
2 tsp ghee
4 cups milk
5 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
For The Garnish
4 to 5 cashew nuts (kaju)
Method
- Soak the cashewnuts in warm milk in a deep bowl for 30 minutes. Drain and keep the milk and cashewnuts aside.
- Heat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the carrots and sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly.
- Combine the carrots and cashewnuts in a mixer and blend to a coarse mixture. Keep aside.
- Combine the milk and drained milk in a deep non-stick pan and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the carrot-cashewnut mixture and sugar, mix well and cook on a slow flame for another 15 minutes, while stirring continuously and scraping the sides of the pan.
- Add the cardamom powder and mix well.
- Allow it to cool completely and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve chilled garnished with cashewnuts.
Carrot and Cashewnut Payasam, Protein Rich Recipe recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 320 cal |
| Protein | 9.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 16.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 26.7 mg |
| Sodium | 37.9 mg |
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n_katira
March 13, 2025, midnight
great protein boosting recipe with a good mouthfeel, especially for kids...my husband also loved it.
