Jackfruit Payasam (Chakka Payasam) (ചക്ക പായസം)
Category: dessert — jackfruit jaggery dessert
Course: dessert | Diet: vegan
Meal roles: dessert
festival

A sweet jam of ripe jackfruit with jaggery and coconut milk, a festival and Onam favourite.

Spice level: 0
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Ripe jackfruit pieces, de-seeded
qty: 150
unit: g
name: Jaggery
qty: 30
unit: g
name: Coconut milk (thick and thin)
qty: 100
unit: g
name: Rice flour (optional thickener)
qty: 5
unit: g
name: Cardamom
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Ghee-roasted nuts
qty: 5
unit: g

Steps:
Reserve a few chunks; puree the rest of the jackfruit.
Dissolve jaggery in a little water, strain, add the jackfruit puree and cook on low for 10-15 minutes.
Add thin coconut milk and boil; then stir in thick coconut milk and the reserved chunks.
Finish with cardamom and roasted nuts.

Tags: dessert
festive
vegan