Poppy Seeds Kheer Recipe | Gasagase Payasa | Khus Khus Kheer with step by step photos .This is one traditional recipe from the Karnataka cuisine .Never think poppy seeds are so tiny how it brings flavour to the kheer .Poppy seeds have a unique flame .It is dry roasted and then blended along with coconuts and nuts to form a grainy paste and then cooked with jaggery. It is very different from the usual kheer .So give a try.
Poppy Seeds Kheer Recipe
2. Roast till the colour of the poppy seeds slightly change and the basmati rice appears crisp. Switch off the stove at this stage. Allow them to cool down.
3. Add them to a blender and grind till it appears grainy. Next add in the coconut and little water.
4. Blend to form a grainy paste.
5. Heat a pan add in the ghee roast the coconut pieces and cashew nuts kept for garnishing and once it turn golden brown remove and set aside.
6. In Same pan add in the Jaggery and Water.
7. Once the Jaggery completely dissolves strain if any impurities and add in the ground poppy seeds coconut paste.
8. Add in the Cardamom powder and the roasted nuts and coconut pieces.
9. In a low flame cook for another 2-3 mins and switch off .Poppy seeds kheer is now ready.
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Poppy Seeds Kheer | Gasagase Payasa | Khus Khus Kheer
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- Poppy Seeds / Khus Khus – 3 tbsp
- Basmati Rice – 1 tbsp
- Grated Coconut – ½ cup
- Almonds – 5
- Cashew Nuts – 6
- Coconut pieces Cashew nuts – few to garnish
- Jaggery - ½ cup
- Water – ½ cup
- Ghee – 2 tbsp
- Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp
Instructions
- In a Pan dry roast the Poppy Seeds, Basmati Rice, Almonds and Cashew nuts.
- Roast till the colour of the poppy seeds slightly change and the basmati rice appears crisp. Switch off the stove at this stage. Allow them to cool down.
- Add them to a blender and grind till it appears grainy. Next add in the coconut and little water.
- Blend to form a grainy paste.
- Heat a pan add in the ghee roast the coconut pieces and cashew nuts kept for garnishing and once it turn golden brown remove and set aside.
- In Same pan add in the Jaggery and Water.
- Once the Jaggery completely dissolves strain if any impurities and add in the ground poppy seeds coconut paste.
- Add in the Cardamom powder and the roasted nuts and coconut pieces.
- In a low flame cook for another 2-3 mins and switch off .Poppy seeds kheer is now ready.
Notes
· I used organic jaggery so it dint have impurities. If you are using normal one strain the impurities and then use.
vaishali sabnani
Oh wow ! How interesting ! This one is new for me , I have had poppyseed kheer but this method is very different . I am sure it must be very flavourful . I am a kheer fan so this will definitely be made soon .
Srividhya
Love your version, especially grinding the nuts. I am sure it makes it rich and creamy.
Priya Suresh
Simply love this kheer, its been a while i prepared kheer with poppy seeds. Looks absolutely luscious and irresistible. I dont mind having a huge bowl anytime.
Sandhiya
Though i have heard about this kheer a lot, never tried it so far. Poppy seed kheer looks delicious and absolutely love the ingredients get into that kheer !!!
Pavani
Such a flavorful kheer this is Sharmila. Poppy seeds is a great addition to kheer. Love the way poppy seeds are ground along with rice and almonds to make each bite taste awesome.
Harini R
This is more or less how my mom makes and it has been ages since I tasted it. I was just asking my husband if he would love to have some kheer tomorrow 🙂 Thanks for reminding such an awesome kheer.
Gayathri Kumar
I have used poppy seeds in breads and savoury dishes, but never in desserts. This traditional payasam looks amazing. The jaggery adds a nice colour to the payasam.
Mayuri Patel
This is an interesting kheer recipe. I like using poppy seeds so wouldn't mind trying out this recipe. Sounds very flavorful.
Srivalli
This is one of our favorite payasams..so nicely prepared!
Unknown
Wow , kheer with poppy seeds looks divine , the color of the payasam is so inviting .. Jaggery and poppy is such an amazing combination, the Kheer looks luscious with ground nuts in them.. Wonderful recipe dear !!
Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen
Ghasa ghasa payasam looks inviting! They bring a lovely flavor and nice kick to the dish! Looks perfect for celebrations
cookingwithsapana
I have heard a lot about this poppy seeds kheer but never tried it. Will try this time in cold winter days to warm us up.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
I have heard of khasa khasa payasam but have never tasted it. Looks very good and I am bookmarking the recipe to try soon.
Suma Gandlur
Lovely choice for the sweets theme. The jaggery you have used have added a beautiful color to the yummy payasa.
preeti garg
Wow... never heard kheer with khas khas,... always use as topping for crunch only.
Padmajha
Such a delicious payasam! The color looks so good Sharmila. I have made this with sugar long back, will have to make a jaggery version soon.