Sweet Corn Kheer / Sweet Corn Payasam

I like sweet corns in any form. So whenever I see fresh sweet corns in the market I just grab it.  Its not always that I find fresh sweet corns in the market so I always keep a packet of frozen sweet corns in stock. Yesterday the vegetable seller came with fresh sweet corns and I bought it with no second thought.  As I can't keep it in stock for long I decided to finish it up as soon as possible.  But this time I wanted to make something sweet with it.  Then came this sweet corn kheer or sweet corn payasam in picture.  I must say its a very easy and simple recipe that you can make for any occassion. I recommend to use fresh sweet corns but if you dont have the same you can use frozen ones.  You will surely love this creamy and delicious dessert.  It is good for babies also and kids will love it for sure.  This recipe is a keeper.  So whenever you want to make something sweet for your loved ones you can always rely on this sweet corn payasam.  Do try and enjoy.  Happy Cooking :)

Ingredients:

Fresh sweet corns	2 (medium )
Sugar	¼ cup
Milk	350 ml
Ghee/clarified butter	1 tsp
Cashews	1 tbsp (chopped)
Raisins	1 tbsp
Cardamom	2 (crushed)

Method:

• Take the sweet corns and wash them well.  Coarsely grate and keep aside.

grated sweet corn pulp

• Take ghee in a non stick pan and let it melt.  Add grated sweet corn pulp in it.  Fry till raw smell of corn goes. Keep the flame medium to avoid burning.  After 3 - 4 minutes, color will start to change.  At this stage, remove it from the stove and keep aside.
• In another pan, take milk and let it boil.  Once boiled, add fried sweet corn paste and mix well.  Keep stirring, on medium flame, till the milk reduces and kheer starts thickening.  Add cardamom powder and chopped cashews.  Cook for 1 minute.
• Add sugar and mix well.  Cook till the sugar dissolves.  Add raisins and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Remove from stove and let it warm.  Shift to a serving dish and keep in the fridge for atleast 1 hour.
• Garnish with cashews and serve chilled.

Notes:

1. You can take frozen sweet corns also but there would be a slight difference in the taste.
2. Sugar level is dependent on the sweetness of your sweet corns so first add less sugar and check the sweetness.
3. Cook the kheer on medium flame else it could get burnt.
4. Addition of dried fruits is all on your choice. You can omit it or increase or decrease the quantity.
5. If making it for babies do not add hard nuts. Raisins are okay to add.