Pin Kavuni payasam is a traditional payasam popular in Chettinad region. I have already posted kavuni sweet which is chettinad speciality so wanted to try this payasam and we all loved it so much.I didn’t add cashews just fried and keep it side but loved it without any garnishings itself.I didn’t even add ghee as the flavour of kavuni rice is so good that it needs nothing else to enhance the taste.The color is so tempting so is the flavour, do try and enjoy!
What is Kavuni Rice?
Kavuni rice also called as karuppu arisi or black rice is a very healthy glutinous rice has a special flavour which makes it best for desserts / sweets. It is often confused with normal black rice so make sure to ask if its kavuni rice even if the labels says black rice. Black rice has a dark brown color and there is no flavour but kavuni rice gives a pinkish violet color when soaked and has a special flavour by itself. In olden days the chettiyar community traded in many countries and Burma was one such country.It is believed that they brought back black rice or kavuni arisi from burma as black rice is popular there.
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How to make Kavuni Arisi Payasam
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Expert Tips
Add sugar only after rice is cooked. Always reserve little milk to be added at the end as the payasam thickens.Adjust consistency by adding milk at the last stage as the payasam thickens with time. Add cardamom flavour if you like but the flavour of kavuni rice is special in this payasam and needs no enhanced flavours at all. Soaking for 4 – 5 hrs is a must. There is no need for any garnishings and I would suggest to have it as such.But if you prefer fry cashews in ghee and add it.
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