Carrot and Cashewnut Payasam, Protein Rich Recipe
by Tarla Dalal
Carrot and Cashewnut Payasam, protein plays an important role in vision. Opsin a type of protein combines with retinal (a form of vitamin A) to form visual pigment called rhodopsin. Lack of protein in diet can affect this process.
Hence this payasam is a perfect combination as carrots are rich in vitamin A whereas cashewnuts are rich in protein. Hence relish this sweet preparation for a bright vision.
Carrot and Cashewnut Payasam, Protein Rich Recipe recipe - How to make Carrot and Cashewnut Payasam, Protein Rich Recipe
Soaking time: 30 minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 6 servings
1 cup thickly grated carrot
1/2 cup cashewnuts (kaju)
1 cup warm milk
2 tsp ghee
4 cups milk
5 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
For The Garnish
4 to 5 cashewnuts (kaju)
- Method
- Soak the cashewnuts in warm milk in a deep bowl for 30 minutes. Drain and keep the milk and cashewnuts aside.
- Heat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the carrots and sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly.
- Combine the carrots and cashewnuts in a mixer and blend to a coarse mixture. Keep aside.
- Combine the milk and drained milk in a deep non-stick pan and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the carrot-cashewnut mixture and sugar, mix well and cook on a slow flame for another 15 minutes, while stirring continuously and scraping the sides of the pan.
- Add the cardamom powder and mix well.
- Allow it to cool completely and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve chilled garnished with cashewnuts.
| Energy | 320 cal |
| Protein | 9.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 16.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 26.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 563.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 17.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 365.9 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 63.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 331.9 mg |
| Sodium | 37.9 mg |
| Potassium | 217.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
great protein boosting recipe with a good mouthfeel, especially for kids...my husband also loved it.