Pazha Payasam – Chettinad Style

Ingredients

• 2 cans (398 mL/can) mixed fruit cocktail (peaches, pears, pineapples, grapes, and cherries)
• 1 cup fresh fruits (optional) (pear and grapes)
• 30 mL sugar
• 180 mL condensed milk
• 15 strands saffron
• 500 mL milk (2 percent fat)
• 5 almonds (for garnish)

Procedure

STEP 1: Heat a pan over low heat, add the milk, and cook for 10 minutes.

STEP 2: Place a teaspoon of warm milk in a bowl and add the saffron threads. Allow it to sit for a few minutes.

STEP 3: Once the milk is boiling, add the saffron-milk mixture, condensed milk, and sugar.

STEP 4: Combine the fruits (rinse the canned fruits in water). Cook for 10 minutes more before turning off the heat.

STEP 5: Once the combination has reached room temperature, place it in the refrigerator and serve chilled.

TIP: Just before serving, garnish with some chopped almonds.