Carrot Sago Kheer or Javvarisi Carrot Pasayam is a quick deiicious kheer or pudding that can be put together for festivals or celebrations.
For years, Sago / Sabudana was much disliked by me as much as the rest of the family. Like the sabbakki payasa or kichdi, it was rarely made, although I personally favoured a sabbakki upma (sago upma - Karnataka style) that my mom's bestie used to make when we visited her ocassionally.
Sago / Sabudana / Javvarisi and Indian fasting rituals
Sabudana is preferred for fasting days amongst Indians when the carbs in the non-grain dish keeps the devotees satiated as they fast the entire day. Sabudana is usually used to make Sabudana TIkki, Sabudana Khichdi, Kheer or even Sabudana Dosa etc.
For now, this Javvarisi - Carrot Payasam won the hearts of the family, was simple enough to make, and satisfies those crazy after-meal sugar cravings (for the midnight cravings, there's always dark chocolate :D) or even as offering / Naivedyam on a festival / occasion. I also made it with very little ghee so that way weight watchers can also indulge in a bit. If you have a mild sweet tooth like us, you might also enjoy this Instant Pot Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Kheer)
End of the day ,my not-loving-sago family ended up enjoying a mildly sweet dessert. And I did a happy dance for one more dessert added to the festival menu 🙂
Other kheer / Payasam varieties you may like on the blog
Prep time : 10 mins , Cook time : 20 mins , Serves : 4
Ingredients to make Javvarisi Carrot Payasam | Carrot Sago Kheer
- Sago / Sabudana / Javvarisi / Sabbakki - ½ cup
- Carrot - 1 large (or 2 medium) - I used the Red Carrot / Gajar variety
- Condensed Milk - ¼ cup
- Milk (low fat) - ½ cup
- Ghee - 2 tablespoon (opt.)
- Elaichi / cardamom powder - ¼ teaspoon (opt.)
- Pistachios chopped fine - 1 teaspoon (for garnish) - optional
Method to make Javvarisi Carrot Payasam | Carrot Sago Kheer:
- Soak Sabudana pearls in water for 20 mins, Cook with little water + milk till done.
- In a non stick pan, saute grated carrots in ghee on a very low flame till its cooked.
- Add the condensed milk once carrots are cooled and mix well, and switch off the stove.
- Once the sabudana pearls are cooked, add to the carrot-condensed milk mixture. Mix well.
- Add cardamom if using.
- Serve warm or chilled topped with pistachios if using.
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Javvarisi Carrot Payasam | Sago-Carrot Pudding | Quick Indian Sweets
Equipment
- Pots and Pans
- Ladle
Ingredients
- ½ cup Tapioca Sago / Sabudana / Javvarisi / Sabbakki
- 1 Carrot 1 large (or 2 medium- I used the Red Carrot / Gajar variety
- ¼ cup Condensed Milk
- ½ cup Milk low fat
- 2 tablespoon Ghee
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoon Pistachios chopped fine for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Soak Sabudana pearls in water for 20 mins, Cook with little water + milk till done.
- In a non stick pan, saute grated carrots in ghee on a very low flame till its cooked.
- Add the condensed milk once carrots are cooled and mix well, and switch off the stove.
- Once the sabudana pearls are cooked, add to the carrot-condensed milk mixture
- Add cardamom if using.
- Serve warm or chilled topped with pistachios if using.
Priya Suresh says
Am in love with this ultimate payasam, wish i get a huge bowl rite now.
Suma Gandlur says
Condensed milk and carrot are lovely additions to any kheer. The former definitely adds richness along with the fabulous taste. Love the consistency and looks of your kheer.
Pavani says
Adding carrot to sago payasam sounds absolutely delicious. Love the lovely color it gave the payasam.
Smruti Ashar says
Wow! I love the addition of carrot to sago payasam! Awesome recipe 🙂
vaishali sabnani says
This looks exactly like the payasam they served us on our flight back from Tokyo, I simply loved it..looks so soothing.
Srivalli says
I have made this kheer and know it tastes great...very nice one..
Gayathri Kumar says
This payasam has turned out so colourful with the carrots Kalyani. Awesome dessert...
Amara’s cooking says
Adding carrots is a good idea, it changed the color and I'm sure the kheer tasted delicious. Going to try your version next time.
Srividhya says
unique combo. Never adding carrots to sago. Very nice and love the variation.
The Pumpkin Farm says
now i am intrigued about what u cooked twice but never posted...never mind, this carrot addition to sago payasam is just perfect...looks good
cookingwithsapana says
Adding carrots in sago payasam is nice idea.It looks colorful and inviting.
rajani says
Glad that your family enjoyed it. I love how sago looks, The Taste is somewhat Bland if not handled properly. Looks like you have nailed it!
Nalini's Kitchen says
Addition of carrot gives a nice color to the payasam,looks so delicious and nice pick..
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Love the addition of carrots. Makes the payasam so colorful and attractive.
MySpicyKitchen says
Payasam looks sinfully delicious. I usually do not make paysam that often but made carrot sago payasam once and was yum!!
Harini R says
Didn't try this combo of sago and carrot in a kheer. Sounds interesting
Unknown says
Nice combination Kalyani good way to feed kids carrot looks delicious..
Chef Mireille says
what a great combo of ingredients in this payasam - my kind of sweet
veena says
Addition of carrots makes it more healthy and colourful!!
Unknown says
Good choice for J. addition of carrots is interesting..
Archana says
Such a delicious and wonderful sago and carrots payasam. Simple to make and a big hit. I love the addition of carrots makes it healthy in my books ;D
Kalyani says
it surely is healthy and not to forget delish too!thanks Arch
Jayashree. T. Rao says
A good way to use carrot along with sago in the payasam. I must make this one, am sure it tastes great.
Kalyani says
yes pls do Jayashree. Am sure you would like it a lot
Mayuri Patel says
What a wonderful recipe Kalyani. I've not tried sabudana kheer with carrot. This carrot sago kheer looks so inviting. Love the colour the carrot adds to the kheer. Tempted to make it for the upcoming Shivratri.
Kalyani says
thank you, Mayuri. Do try am sure you would like it
Priya Vj says
I make jawwarsi paysam and carrot paysam separately ,but now I have this delicious recipe from you to club the two and make one creamy and lipsmacking paysam
Kalyani says
same pinch .. we make the two separately, but do try this combo. am sure you'll love it !