Timmanam | Kobbari Payasam for Atla Taddi
This is the recipe for Timmanam is a very simple kheer-like dish made with rice, coconut, milk and sugar. Also called Kobbari Payasam, it is an important dish for Atla Taddi, Andhra's own Karva Chauth.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Rice
- 1/2 Cup Grated Coconut
- 2 Cups Milk
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
For Garnish
- 1 tsp Ghee
- 3 tsp Cashew Pieces
Instructions
Preparing the Rice
- Wash the rice well and soak it in 1 cup water for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, drain the water from the rice.
Making the Timmanam | Kobbari Payasam
- Grind the rice and the grated coconut with a little water to a smooth paste.
- Bring the milk to a boil.
- Reduce the heat so that the milk is just simmering.
- Now add the coconut-rice paste and mix well.
- Over low to medium heat, cook this mixture till it thickens and the raw smell of the rice disappears. The consistency will be like a thick porridge.
- Now add the sugar and cardamom powder.
- Mix well.
- Turn off the heat.
The Garnish for the Timmanam | Kobbari Payasam
- In a ladle, heat the ghee.
- Add the split cashews and fry till light golden brown.
- Add the cashews to the Timmanam.