Oats Kheer (Oats Payasam with Old Fashioned Rolled Oats)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 pinch saffron strands
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon pistachios

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Stovetop Method ---

2. 2

   Heat a tablespoon of ghee in a kadai over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add ½ cup of old-fashioned rolled oats to the kadai. Roast for 2-3 minutes on a low flame. Do not brown.

4. 4

   Then, slowly pour the milk along with saffron stands.

5. 5

   Simmer and stir occasionally until the oats cooks well, and the kheer has thickened slightly. It takes 8-10 minutes.

6. 6

   Then add the sugar and stir well for 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.

7. 7

   Lastly, stir in the cardamom powder and nuts. Take the oats kheer off the stove. It will thicken further as it cools down.

8. 8

   Oats Kheer is ready to serve.