Javvarisi/ Sago Payasam

Ingredients:

Javvarisi / Sago - 1 cup
Milk - 1/2 cup
Jaggery - 3/4 cup
Water - 2 cups
Cashews - 6-8
Elaichi powder - a pinch
Ghee - 1 tsp
Condensed Milk - 1 tbsp (optional)

Method:

• Soak javvarisi for 2-3 hours in water.
• Drain the water and add 2 cups of water.
• Pressure cook or cook in pan still javvarisi is cooked.
• Like it will be soft once cooked.
• Now strain this and add was in chill water.
• Heat ghee in pan and fry cashews and set aside.
• Add jaggery to the pan and little water to this pan.
• That is jaggery should be immersed in water.
• Mix it well.
• Add the javvarisi and mix well.
• Cook in low flame for 3-4 mins.
• Add in elaichi powder and mix well.
• Set aside for 15-20 mins to cool.
• After it is cooled, now add milk.
• Milk should be boiled and should be at room temperature while adding.
• Now add fried cashews and mix well.
• I added a tbsp of condensed milk and mix well.
• Serve the yummy payasam.