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Mango Payasam / Mango Kheer, is a luxurious dessert that brings together the sweetness of ripe mangoes with the richness of milk. It is a rich and creamy dessert that celebrates the king of fruits, mangoes. This unique twist on traditional kheer combines the sweetness of ripe mango pulp with sugar and milk, creating a …
Parippu Pradhaman is a cherished Kerala-style payasam (kheer) made with split moong dal, coconut milk, and jaggery. It holds a special place in the Kerala Sadhya—a traditional feast where various dishes are served, with payasam or pradhaman being a staple. This dish is part of a variety of pradhamans, including Ada Pradhaman, Paalada Pradhaman, Chakka …
Chadhachadhayam, also known as Idichu Pizhinja Payasam or Thengai Paal Payasam, is one of the most cherished and traditional payasams enjoyed in Kerala. Made primarily with freshly extracted coconut milk, this kheer is creamy, rich, and infused with the authentic flavors of Kerala’s culinary heritage. The name itself is derived from Malayalam: Idichu means pounded …
Paal payasam is an exotic dessert made with rice, milk and sugar. It is made on the festival days and offered to God. This kheer should not be too thick. Else it will land up in paal sadham(milk rice) instead of paal payasam. This is one of the common errors that many make. You have …
Arisi Thengai Payasam is a classic South Indian dessert made with rice, freshly grated coconut, and jaggery. Known for its rich, creamy texture and sweet flavour, this payasam is often prepared during festivals, special occasions, or as an offering to deities. The combination of cooked rice, coconut milk, and jaggery syrup makes this payasam a …
Vella Sadham, also called Sweet Jaggery Rice, is a time-honoured South Indian dish made using cooked rice, jaggery syrup, grated coconut, and a hint of cardamom. While it may appear similar to Chakkarai Pongal or Nei Payasam, it has a distinct taste and flavour that sets it apart. A Unique Sweet Rice, Different from Pongal …
Sakkarai Pongal is a classic South Indian sweet dish that holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, especially in Tamil Nadu. Prepared during the harvest festival Thai Pongal, this traditional sweet symbolizes gratitude, prosperity, and abundance. Made using simple yet wholesome ingredients like rice, moong dal, jaggery, milk, and ghee, Sakkarai Pongal is loved for its …
Carrot payasam is a new recipe I learnt an year ago. My mom and grandmom makes Carrot milkshake at home for me regularly. It is one of my favourite milkshake. But the carrot payasam is different from the milkshake. I made this payasam for Gayathri japam ie., the next day after Avani Avittam. You can …
Akkaravadisal is an Iyengar recipe, similar to Pongal. It is pressure cooked completely with milk that gives it a rich and creamy texture. Akkaravadisal is prepared on Koodaravalli day – 27th day of Margazhi. In the 27th poem of Koodaraivellum poem of Thiruppavai, Sri Andal says “Mooda Nei Peidhu muzhangai vazhivaara” and so we prepare …
Kadalai paruppu payasam is made with channa dhal and jaggery. It is very easy to make. This payasam can be made for any festival. INGREDIENTS Channa Dal or kadalai paruppu-3/4 cup Powdered jaggery- 1 cup Cardamom powder- A pinch Milk – 1 cup Water- To dissolve Jaggery Ghee – 2 tsp Roast the dhal in …
