Paalada Payasam - Version II

I have already posted the traditional method of preparing Paalada payasam / Rice pudding. This is the same payasam / pudding with a slight variation. I feel this as more easier method with almost the same taste.

Ingredients:
Rice Paalada / Ada maker
(Hardened small pieces made of raw rice powder) - 1/3 cup,
Sugar (granulated) - 1/2 cup,
Milk - 1 litre or two packets,
Cardamom - 3 nos.
Ghee - 2 to 3 tbsp,
Cashew nuts - 6-8 nos. broken into pieces,
Raisins - 4 - 5 nos.

Method:

1. Heat ghee in a big vessel, add Paalada maker and fry till it starts changing color and you get a nice aroma.
2. Add cashewnuts, when it turns golden color add raisins and fry.
3. Add 1/2 litre of milk to the above fried ingredients and cook.
4. When its cooked completely add sugar and simmer.
5. Remove the outer covering of cardamom, crush the seeds nicely and add to the simmering payasam.
6. When the payasam becomes like a kuzhambu or thick porridge, switch off the flame.
7. In a seperate sauce pan boil remaining milk and add to the hot payasam and mix well.
8. Payasam or pudding is ready. Serve hot or cold as dessert after lunch or dinner.