Kharbooja Payasam (Cantaloupe Kheer)

What I used:

Cantaloupe : 1/2 (Peel the skin, cut into half, remove the seeds and grate)

Whole milk : 2 cups

Non fat milk powder : 1/2 cup

Sugar : as required

Cashews : a few for garnishing

How I did:

• Mix milk powder in milk in a saucepan and bring to boil stirring in bestween.
• Add sugar to the boiling milk and cook until all the sugar is melted and it comes to a boil stirring continuously.
• You can completely avoid milk powder and add 1 or 2 more tablespoons of sugar for the sweetness which it gives but the milk has to be boiled for quite a long time to thicken.
• Add grated cantaloupe and let boil for 2 more minuts.
• Switch off the stove and transfer to the serving dish.
• In a pan heat a little ghee and toss the cashews in it for a while.
• Sprinkle these cashews on to the payasam.
• Serve as a dessert.