Gasagase Payasa is a traditional Karnataka pudding made out of poppy seeds, coconut and jaggery. I turned these into delicious Popsicles & the family loved it!
Gasagase Payasa is one of the first non-milk based South Indian kheer I fell in love with. When I was making a list of A-Z summer recipes, this is the dish which was crystal clear. And then I had a brilliant idea to turn it into a popsicle!
Poppy seeds are very cooling in nature and they are had across the country during summer in some forms. But this is probably my favourite dish made with them.
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Gasagase Payasa Popsicles : Vegan Poppy Seeds Pudding/Popsicles
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup grated Coconut
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup jaggery
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 2 tbsp cashews
- 2 tbsp almonds
- 1/4 cup coconut cream (optional but makes it more creamy)
Instructions
- In a heavy bottom pan, dry roast the poppy seeds till light brown and fragrant.
- Grind poppy seeds, coconut, almonds and cashew together with one cup of water to form a smooth milky liquid
- In a kadhai, bring to boil the liquid, add jaggery and cardamom powder to it. Simmer for 5-8 minutes till thick. If you are adding coconut cream, add now and turn off the heat.
- Let it cool, at this point, you can serve it chilled topped with roasted nuts and raisins or pour it in the popsicle moulds and freeze! Fantastic both ways.
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