firstly, in a nonstick pan / thick heavy bottomed pan add 1 tsp of ghee and roast cashews.

roast cashews to slightly golden brown in colour. keep aside.

then add raw rice.

and roast them for a minute on medium flame.

furthermore, add 1 half litter of full cream milk and give a mix.

then get to a boil.

keep stirring in between and simmer for 30 minutes. now you can see the rice grains are cooked completely and milk has reduced to half.

in addition, add half cup of sugar and give a good mix. adjust the sugar according to your taste.

simmer for 3 minutes so that sugar gets melted completely and thickens.

furthermore add powdered cardamom powder.

also add roasted cashews and give a good mix.

finally serve paal payasam hot or chilled.