Gasagage (Khus Khus) Payasa

When I first visited my in-laws my mother-in-law had made gasagase payasa for us. I have been a huge fan of this dessert since then. I like it cold and thinned out with a little milk.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 215 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2 cups water
• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 1 cup grated jaggery (palm sugar)
• 3 tablespoons almonds
• ½ cup fresh grated coconut
• 1 tablespoon uncooked white rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the almonds, poppy seeds, and rice in a bowl; pour enough water over the mixture to cover by about 1 inch. Allow to soak for 4 hours; drain.

Step 2

Grind the almond mixture with the coconut into a paste using a mortar and pestle.

Step 3

Stir the water and jaggery together in a saucepan until the jaggery dissolves into the water to make a syrup. Stir the paste into the syrup; add the saffron and cardamom to the mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continually; boil and stir until thick. Serve hot, warm, or cold, depending on your preference.