READY IN 4+ hrs

Gasagage (Khus Khus) Payasa

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"When I first visited my in-laws my mother-in-law had made gasagase payasa for us. I have been a huge fan of this dessert since then. I like it cold and thinned out with a little milk." — SUSMITA

Directions

Combine the almonds, poppy seeds, and rice in a bowl; pour enough water over the mixture to cover by about 1 inch. Allow to soak for 4 hours; drain.
Grind the almond mixture with the coconut into a paste using a mortar and pestle.
Stir the water and jaggery together in a saucepan until the jaggery dissolves into the water to make a syrup. Stir the paste into the syrup; add the saffron and cardamom to the mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continually; boil and stir until thick. Serve hot, warm, or cold, depending on your preference.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 4 hrs 25 mins

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Nov 23, 2011

Yummy! I'm not a fan of sweet desserts (this has 1 cup of sugar), but this was pretty good. The first flavor to hit is the sugar, followed by the almond as you start to chew, and ending with a slightly menthal-y aftertaste from the cardamom. Using a mortar and pestle was a pain, as always, but I'll probably make this again the next time I have the ingredients on hand. Thank you, SUSMITA, for yet another delicious recipe!

—Aevida

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Nutrition

Calories
215 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
42.5 g
14%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
5.2 g
8%

Fiber
1.5 g
6%

Protein
1.8 g
4%

Sodium
31 mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Gasagage (Khus Khus) Payasa

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 215
Calories from Fat: 46

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.2g 8 %
Saturated Fat 2g 10 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 31mg 1 %
Potassium 130mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 42.5g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6 %
Protein 1.8g 4 %
** Sugars 38.6g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 13 %
Iron 10 %
Thiamin 6 %
Niacin 5 %
Vitamin B6 3 %
Magnesium 11 %
** Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.