Raw rice                          : 1/2 cup

Jaggery                            : 1/2 kg

Ghee                                : 3 tbsp

Cashew nuts                    : 10nos

Cardamom pdr                : a pinch

Wash the rice well. Cook the rice in  a pot or even in pressure cooker. The rice should be soft but not overcooked. If it is cooking a pressure cooker 2 or 3 whistles will be enough. 

Melt jaggery  adding little water. When it melts completely remove from fire and filter it to remove the impurities. 

Pour it to the cooked rice and boil it till it starts thickening. Stir it well, add 2 tbsp ghee to this slowly. Mix it well, keep stirring for a few minutes till the payasam reaches a saucy consistency.   Remove from fire. 

Break the cashew nuts into 2 or 3 pieces.  Heat the remaining ghee add the broken cashew nuts fry it till golden brown and pour it to the payasam. 

Cool it and transfer it to a serving bowl.  Delicious  nei payasam is ready!