Angel Hair Payasam with Golden Raisins

SERVES 6

2 tablespoons clarified butter
1 cup angel hair pasta, broken into 1-inch pieces
4 cups whole milk
2 cups water
¾ cup sugar
½ cup condensed milk
½ cup golden raisins
½ cup cashew nuts, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cardamom

In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon clarified butter and pasta over medium heat until all pieces have lightly brown and give off a toasted aroma. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, heat milk and water on medium high. As soon as the mixture boils, reduce heat to medium and add fried pasta. Continue to simmer for 6 minutes, or until pasta is well cooked.

Add sugar and simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. When the mixture is done, it will have a creamy consistency. Add the condensed milk.

While the milk simmers, in the frying pan used for the pasta, fry the raisins and cashews with 1tablespoon of clarified butter until lightly browned. Add the fried raisins and nuts and the cardamom to the milks.

Stir, and remove from the heat. Cover and chill for 3 to 4 hours. Serve hot or cold.