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Jackfruit Payasam Recipe, A Traditional Kerala Sweet

By Shireen Jamooji

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Jackfruit Payasam is a delicious dessert that originates from South India.  It is made using ripe jackfruit, coconut milk, jaggery, and flavored with cardamom powder.  Here's a simple recipe to make this mouth-watering dessert at home

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Ingredients

1 cup ripe jackfruit, chopped 1 cup coconut milk ½ cup jaggery, grated 2 cups water 2 tbsp ghee 1 tbsp rice flour 1 tsp cardamom powder A handful of cashew nuts and raisins

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Step 1

In a pan, add the chopped jackfruit and 1 cup of water. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the jackfruit is soft then blend it into a smooth paste.

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Step 2

In the same pan, add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add the grated jaggery to the boiling water and stir until it dissolves.

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Step 3

Now add the jackfruit puree to the jaggery syrup and stir well.

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Step 4

In a separate pan, heat ghee and roast the cashew nuts and raisins until golden brown. Keep it aside.

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Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the rice flour with a little water to form a smooth paste. Add this paste to the jackfruit and jaggery mixture and stir well.

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Step 6

Now add the coconut milk and stir well. Let it cook for about 5-10 minutes on medium heat until the payasam thickens to your desired consistency.

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Step 7

Add cardamom powder and mix well.  Finally, add the roasted cashews and raisins and mix well. Serve warm or cold.

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