Archive for the 'Payasams' Category

17 Sep

Green Gram Dal Payasam/ Moong Dal Payasam/ Cherupayar Parippu Pradhaman

In Kerala, ‘Payasam’ is made during the festivals like ‘Onam’ and ‘Vishu’.  There are so many different varieties of Payasams.  ‘Moong dal Payasam’ is a favorite of my family and I also make it to celebrate birthdays of my loved ones.
‘Cherupayar Parippu Pradhaman’ is off to EC for the event “WYF: Festive Treat”

Ingredients
Green gram dal/ [...]

Posted in Payasams, Sweets by: lissie
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24 Apr

Chawal Ki Kheer (Pal Payasam/Rice Pudding)

‘Chawal ki Kheer’ or ‘Rice pudding’ is a favorite among kids.  In Kerala it is known as ‘Pal Payasam’.  Rice, milk and almonds makes this a healthy dessert for children!
I am sending this to Trupti who is hosting the event ‘Cooking for Kids: Rice event’ which is the brain child of Sharmi.

Ingredients
Full cream milk – [...]

Posted in Payasams, Puddings by: lissie
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15 Sep

Chakka Varatti and Aval Pradhaman

This is a special payasam made with chakka varatty (jackfruit jam) and aval (rice flakes). When you add jaggery and coconut milk, the payasam is called pradhaman. My husband had brought me three packets of Sara’s precooked chakka varatti from Kochi. I had some aval at home, so here came the idea of making this [...]

Posted in Payasams, Rice Dishes, Sweets by: lissie
15 Comments