By Shreya Goswami
August 22, 2023
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One of the most prominent varieties of Payasam served during Onam for the Sadhya feast, this Ada Pradhaman is made with rice flakes, jaggery and coconut milk. Here’s the recipe.
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1 cup rice ada or flakes 1 cup jaggery powder ½ cup water ½ tsp cardamom powder 3 tsp ghee 2 cups coconut milk Cashew nuts, chopped Raisins, as required Fresh coconut slices, as required
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Boil water in a pan, switch off the flame and add the rice ada and soak for 30 minutes. Drain the ada, rinse in cold water, then set aside.
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Now mix the jaggery powder in the half cup of water and mix well. Strain the mixture if these are lumps or granules.
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Heat ghee in a pan and add the cashews, raisins and coconut. Fry until golden then remove and set aside.
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In the remaining ghee, add the rice ada and saute for a minute. Add in the jaggery mixture and cook until it thickens.
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Now add the coconut milk, cardamom powder and cook until done. Garnish with the fried dry fruits and serve the Ada Pradhaman warm.
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