By Deepali Verma
For people who have trouble sleeping, Poppy Seed Payasam is a delicious and calming dessert that has been shown to have calming properties.
Poppy seeds Almond Cashew Coconut milk (freshly squeezed) Fresh grated nutmeg Jaggery/sugar to taste
Soak the almonds, now blend cashew and poppy seeds in a ratio of 1:1:1.5
In a pan heat some water, add the paste (consistency should be slightly runny) and add jaggery or sugar to taste
Let it simmer on low heat and the poppy seeds will start to expand and absorb water
After a few minutes, add the coconut milk, adjusting the thickness to your desired consistency
Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes and then add around 1 tbsp freshly grated nutmeg. Serve Hot or chilled if it is hot outside and you want a cold dessert