Beetroot And Banana Blossom Payasam For A Sinful Yet Healthy Summer Dessert

By Yash Lakhan

May 4, 2024

Payasam or kheer is a popular pudding-like Indian dessert made using milk and a variety of ingredients as flavouring agents. This take on the payasam uses beetroot and banana blossoms for a healthy yet nutritious dessert.

Ingredients

1 cup grated beetroot 1 cup chopped banana blossom (boiled and drained) 1 liter milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios) 1/4 tsp cardamom powder 1 tbsp ghee

Step 1

Sauté nuts in ghee until golden, set aside.

Step 2

Sauté beetroot, add banana blossom, and cook briefly.

Step 3

Add milk, boil, then simmer until thick.

Step 4

Add sugar, cardamom, mix well, and simmer.

Step 5

Cool, garnish with nuts, and serve chilled or at room temperature