Measurement of rice is given in ‘Idangazhi’ for this preparation in Vanitha. 1 Idangazhi is equal to 4 naazhi, and is roughly equal to 1 kilogram (1200 ml).
Ingredients for Idichu Pizhinja Payasam:
1. Unakkalari (Brown rice used for payasam) – 1 Idangazhi
2. Jaggery – ½ kg
3. Grated coconut – 2
4. Dry ginger and cumin, powdered – 1 small spoon
How to prepare Idichu Pizhinja Payasam?
1. Wash rice and cook it, adding 2 cups of water.
2. Extract 1st, 2nd and 3rd milk from grated coconut.
3. Prepare jaggery solution.
4. Add the third milk first to the rice and cook well.
5. When it’s almost done, add the second extract of coconut milk along with the jaggery solution.
6. When payasam gets thickened, add the first extract.
7. When it boils well, add dry ginger and cumin powder, mix well and turn the flame off.
Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine April 1-14 2017
Also read a few more payasam and pradhaman recipes. Here is the page link. Click on the images in the gallery to read.
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