West Bengal
Payesh
Rice, milk and patience. Bengal's birthday wish, in a bowl.
70 minTime
9 gProtein each
mildSpice
Make it your way
Grandma's wayThe original. Handle with reverence.
The original277kcalsame
9 gproteinsame
0 gfibresame
70minutessame
Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.
Ingredients
Method
5 steps- 1Wash the rice, drain well and rub it with the ghee.
- 2Bring the milk to a boil in a wide heavy pan with the bay leaf and cardamom, then simmer 10 minutes, stirring.
- 3Add the rice and simmer, stirring often and scraping the bottom, until the rice is fully cooked and the milk has reduced by about a third.
- 4Add the sugar and simmer 5 minutes more, then stir in the cashews and raisins.
- 5Serve warm, or chill it. It thickens as it cools.
Serve it like this
Serve in small bowls, warm or chilled as it likes best, with a few chopped nuts on top.
