Jackfruit Payasam / Chakka Pradhaman: A Delectable Delight of Kerala's Onam Sadhya
INTRODUCTION: Jackfruit Payasam is a delightful Kerala dessert made with ripe jackfruit, jaggery, and coconut milk. It is a traditional dessert (Chakka Pradhaman) part of Onam Sadhya which is a grand and traditional feast prepared during the Onam festival in Kerala, India. The combination of flavors creates a rich and aromatic dessert that will surely satisfy your sweet cravings. RECIPE IN A SHORT VIDEO: INGREDIENTS: Jackfruit - 250g, deseeded Jaggery - 200g Coconut - 225g, chopped to extract milk Water - 550ml Ghee - 2 tablespoon Cashewnut - 5, slit Coconut - 2 tablespoon, chopped to roast Cardamom powder - 1/4 teaspoon DIRECTIONS: 1. Cook the Jackfruit: Add the deseeded jackfruit arils and 50ml of water in a pressure cooker. Cook until 2 whistles on high flame. Allow the cooked jackfruit arils to cool down, then transfer them to a mixer and pulse for a second to make a coarse paste. 2. Extract Coconut Milk: In a blender, add the finely chopped coconut and 200ml water, grind for a mi