Bamboo rice is a short-grained white rice that has been treated with the juice of young bamboo plants. While milling the rice, the chlorophyll from the bamboo is added. This process causes the rice to be high in vitamin B, and gives it a distinct flavour and unique color to make an alluring menu
Ingredients for preparing Bamboo Rice Payasam
- Bamboo Rice – 1 cup
- Coconut Milk – 4 cup
- Sugar – 1 cup
- Condensed Milk – 1 cup
- Ghee – 1 tbsp
- Cashew Nuts – 10 g
- Raisins – 10 g
- Cardamom Powder – 1 tsp
Steps for preparing Bamboo Rice Payasam
- Wash bamboo rice several times till the resulting water become clear.
- Drain and soak the rice in the water for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a pan, roast cashew nuts and raisins. Keep it aside when raisins get plump and nuts turn golden brown.
- Meanwhile cook the rice with 3 cups of coconut milk.
- When it starts to boil, add condensed milk and sugar. Keep stirring till the mixture reaches to a semi solid consistency.
- Now add 1 more cup of coconut milk and simmer for a while.
- Finally add cardamom seeds powder and gently mix it.
- Garnish with roasted cashew nuts and raisins. Serve hot.
