Navane Akki Payasam ( Fox tail millet Payasam )

Navane Akki Payasam ( Fox tail millet Payasam )

• Navane Akki /Fox Tail Millet without husk - 1 cup
• Sabudana /Tapioca - 1/4 th cup
• Jaggey - 2  huge lemon size ( adjust according to the sweetness )

To grind

• Grated coconut - 1/2  cup
• Cashew nuts - 6 
• Poppy seeds- 3 tsp

Garnishing 

• Ghee- 2 tsp 
• Cashew nuts- a few
• Raisins a few 
• Cardamom powder- 1/2 tsp 

Method 
Soak cashew nut in hot water for about 20 mts .

Wash Navane akki n Sabudana ... pressure cook it ... 

Dry Roast poppy seeds on low flame ...cool it 

Grind grated coconut, roasted poppy seeds, soaked cashew nut to a fine paste . 

Add jaggery along with little water to the cooked stuffs n allow it to melt , Add the ground paste n boil well . 

In a pan melt ghee , add cashew nut , raisins n pour this over the payasam n then add the cardamom powder ..mix well n serve .