Pazham Pradhaman

Pazham Pradhaman

Pazham Pradhaman is one of the popular payasams (Kerala dessert) served with the traditional Kerala Sadhya or feast. 

Ingredients

• Ripe Plantain (ഏത്തപ്പഴം) – 2 Nos
• Crushed Jaggery (ശര്‍ക്കര പൊടിച്ചത്) – 1½ Cup
• Coconut milk (തേങ്ങ പാല്‍) – 1½ Cup
• Cardamom powder (ഏലക്ക പൊടിച്ചത്) – ½ Tea spoon
• Cashew nut (കശുവണ്ടി) -10 Nos
• Thinly sliced Coconut (തേങ്ങാക്കൊത്ത്) – 1 Table spoon (Optional)
• Ghee (നെയ്യ്) – 2 Table spoon
• Water (വെള്ളം) – 1½ Cup

Method

1. Peel the plantains and cut it into small pieces.
2. Cook it in a covered vessel by adding 1½ cup of water in a low heat about 10 minutes. Do not drain the leftover water.
3. Using a ladle, mash the cooked plantains and add crushed jaggery to it. Stir continuously (in a medium heat) until the mixture thickens.
4. To this, add 1 table spoon of ghee and stir it for 3 minutes.
5. Add coconut milk and combine well, stir continuously about 2 minutes (do not let it boil).
6. Put ½ tea spoon of cardamom powder to it and remove from the flame.
7. Heat 1 table spoon of ghee in a pan. Fry cashew nuts and thinly sliced coconut till it turns golden brown.
8. Add this to the prepared pazham pradhaman.
9. Transfer to the serving dish.

Tips

Adjust the level of spices to suit your taste.