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8.8 KHEER - DATES (Kajura Payasam)

INGREDIENTS

1 cupDates
2 cupsMilk
2 tspGhee
  • 1/2 cup Bambino brand Vermicelli (optional)
  • 1-2 tbsp Jaggery, powdered, to taste
  • 1 tsp Cardamom powder
  • 3-4 tbsp Cashews
  • 1) Seed and chop dates, set aside a few pieces for garnish.
  • 2) Blend remaining dates and 1 cup milk to a smooth paste.
  • 3) Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan and roast vermicelli.
  • 4) Add 1 cup milk and cook vermicelli.
  • 5) Add jaggery, cardamom and dates paste.
  • 6) Bring the mixture to a boil, adding more milk if the mixture is too thick and boiling again.
  • 7) Garnish with date pieces and cashews.
  • 8) Serve hot.