🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Thanjavur Home-Style Sabudana Payasam

Name: Thanjavur Home-Style Sabudana Payasam
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; a pinch Saffron; 2 tbsp, warm Milk; 1 cup, soaked Sago (Sabudana)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Thanjavur cooking — Thanjavur Home-Style Sabudana Payasam brings a saffron touch with a classic payasam finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Easy

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Tomato2, chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Saffrona pinch
Milk2 tbsp, warm
Sago (Sabudana)1 cup, soaked

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.
2
Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.
3
In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.
4
Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.
5
Simmer covered until tender.
6
Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.
7
Serve immediately.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Sabudana Kheer | Javvarisi Payasam | Desserts | Healthy Sweets · on YouTube