Gasagase Payasa

Introduction
Gasagase Payasa is a creamy, mildly spiced kheer made with poppy seeds and coconut — offered in Udupi temples and homes during special pujas.

1. Making the Paste
   Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp white poppy seeds
  
• 2 tbsp grated coconut
  
• 1 tbsp rice
  
• 2–3 cardamoms

Instructions:

• Soak poppy seeds and rice for 30 minutes. Grind with coconut and cardamom to a smooth paste.
  

2. Cooking the Payasa
   Ingredients:

• 2 cups coconut milk
  
• ½ cup jaggery
  
• Ghee-roasted cashews and raisins
  

Instructions:

• Boil paste with jaggery and thin coconut milk.
  
• Finish with thick coconut milk and garnishes.
  

Pro Tips

• Don’t boil after adding thick coconut milk.
  
• Strain coconut milk if grainy.
  

Serving Suggestions

• Served warm during Shivratri or Ekadashi rituals.