Indian Jaggery Rice Pudding (Vellam Payasam) Recipe

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Indian Jaggery Rice Pudding (Vellam Payasam)
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Directions:

  1. Add rice and water to a pot on a high flame and bring to a boil.
  2. Lower the flame to low and simmer covered until the rice is cooked, about 15 minutes.
  3. Uncover, add jaggery and 2 1/2 tablespoons of ghee and let the mixture simmer on the low flame, stirring every 2 minutes.
  4. When the mixture starts to thicken to the consistency of pourable custard (about 10 minutes), remove from flame.
  5. Sprinkle cardamom powder over the pudding.
  6. In a small skillet, roast the broken cashewnuts in 1/2 tbsp ghee and pour over the pudding.
  7. Mix well, and serve immediately, or cold, after refrigeration.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 318.43 Kcal (1333 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.16g 13%
Cholesterol 18.94mg 6%
Sodium 16.44mg 1%
Potassium 268.54mg 6%
Total Carbs 59.73g 20%
Sugars 23.2g 93%
Dietary Fiber 0.69g 3%
Protein 1.4g 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 412.4mg 41%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 208.39 Kcal (872 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.34g 13%
Cholesterol 12.4mg 6%
Sodium 10.76mg 1%
Potassium 175.74mg 6%
Total Carbs 39.09g 20%
Sugars 15.19g 93%
Dietary Fiber 0.45g 3%
Protein 0.92g 3%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 269.9mg 41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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