Kavuni Arisi Payasam

Kavuni arisi - black or red in color is rich in antioxidant.
Its chewy texture is unique and different from Ponni rice or Basmati rice.
Low in Glycemic Index and high in fiber than the normal rice. Can be infused in our daily cooking in various form. Payasam, Sweet pongal, Puttu, Idiyappam (with the flour), Adai, Kozhukattai, etc..

Ingredients

Red  Kavuni Arisi - 1/2 cup
Sugar -  1 cup
Milk - 2 cups
Grated coconut  - 3 tbsp
Cashewnuts - as desired

Slightly fry the Rice in a pan without oil, until you get the aroma. Cool and coarse grind.
Add  2 cups of water and let it soak for 30min.
Pressure cook the rice for 3 whistles and simmer in slow fire for 5 to 7min.
Mash the boiled rice and keep aside

Boil milk in a sauce pan. Let it thicken slightly, add sugar to it. For a healthier version I have used raw sugar. (For most of the sweets which require sugar I am using raw sugar and even for daily milk and coffee. It is really nice)
Once the milk thickens add the boiled rice and stir

Switch off the flame. Add grated coconut.  

Fry cashew nuts and add to the Payasam.

A simple offering on Thai Amavasai Thithi