Oats Kheer Oats Payasam With Steel Cut Oats

Many of you have DM’d me on Instagram requesting my Instant Pot oatmeal recipe that’s made with steel-cut oats so sharing with you my favorite way to enjoy oatmeal – in kheer form. Kheer is one of the most popular Indian Desserts during the Diwali season so this is the perfect time to share my Oats Kheer or Oats Payasam recipe. 2. Heat ghee. Once the ghee melts, add steel-cut oats. (Image 2) 3. Saute for a minute or two until toasty and you can smell the nutty aroma of the ghee and oats. (Image 3) 4. Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot. Add water and 1/2 cup of milk at this time. Stir. (Image 4) 6. Cover and close the Instant Pot. Cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 5 minutes and let the oats naturally release for 10 minutes, then do a manual pressure release. (Image 6) 8. Add another 1/2 cup of milk to your oats. (Image 8) 9. Stir and cook for a minute until the milk warms up. (Image 9) 10. Now add cardamom powder, a pinch of saffron (kesar), and your chopped almonds, pistachios, and cashews. (Image 10) 12. After a minute, the milk will start to bubble. Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot. (Image 12) 13. Cover the pot with a lid for a couple of minutes for the oats to thicken up slightly. (Image 13) 14. Garnish with additional nuts and a few strands of saffron. Enjoy hot! (Image 14) ✓ Cover Oats Kheer – Once you add the nuts and flavors. Cook for a minute, press CANCEL on the Instant Pot, and cover with a lid. The oats will thicken up slightly. → Enjoy with a side of berries.