CHAKKA PRATHAMAN

Chakka Pradhaman is a traditional payasam or pudding of Kerala made with jackfruit. Usually this chakka pradhaman is prepared using chakra varatti.

INGREDIENTS:

Chakka varati - 1 cup

Jaggery - 1/8 cup

Thin Coconut Milk - 1.5 cup

Thick Coconut Milk - 1/2 cup

Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp

Coconut Slices - 2 tbsp

Ghee - 1 tbsp
Cashew nuts - 10

METHOD:

1. Dissolve the jaggery in 1/2 cup of water and strain for impurities.

2. Add the chakka varatti to this jaggery syrup and let mix it well, until the varatti dissolves and mixes well with the syrup.

3. Now add the thin coconut milk and let everything boil for 6 to 7 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and add the thick coconut milk. Mix well.

5. Add cardamom powder and mix well.

6. Heat a small frying pan with ghee and fry the coconut pieces till they turn brown.

7. Also, add cashew nuts and fry.

8. Add this to the pradhaman. 

9. Delicious Pradhaman /Payasam is ready to serve. Serve hot or chilled as you wish and Enjoy!!