Elaneer Payasam Recipe: South Indian Tender Coconut Kheer

By Devi Poojari

July 25, 2023

A mildly sweet and hearty Indian dessert, this tender coconut kheer is the ultimate way to enjoy tropical flavours as a sweet ending to your meal.

INGREDIENTS

1.5 cups whole milk ½ cup coconut milk 1 cup coconut malai, chopped ½ cup sugar ½ cup coconut water ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder

METHOD

Bring the whole milk to a boil and simmer until it reduces by half, stirring in-between.

METHOD

Add the sugar and cardamom powder once it condenses, before cooling completely.

METHOD

Once cooled, add the coconut milk, malai and water before stirring to combine.

METHOD

Once cooled, add the coconut milk, malai and water before stirring to combine.