Jackfruit/Chakka Payasam

Jackfruit/Chakka Payasam or chakka pradhaman has the aroma and taste of Kerala Tasteville’s Chakka varati/jackfruit pulp , coupled with the delicious flavour of coconut milk. This recipe can be made using homemade coconut milk or packaged coconut milk.

Course – Dessert

Prep Time  15 mins

Cook time – 15 mins

Servings – 6-8 people

Ingredients:

Water – 1 litre

Kerala Tasteville’s Chakka varati – 3/4^th qty of the packet

For Coconut milk –1 big coconut (Check coconut milk preparation below)

Cardamom powder – 1 tsp

Ghee – 1tbsp

Cashews, raisins and small pieces of coconut for garnishing

Coconut Milk Preparation:

Note – Keep all three portions of coconut milk in separate containers.

1^st coconut milk/thick coconut milk

Grate coconut of 1 big coconut, put it in blender without water and extract the milk using muslin cloth.

2^nd coconut milk

Blend the same grated coconut with ½ glass water and extract the milk.

3^rd coconut milk/thin coconut milk

Blend the coconut extract with 1 glass of water and extract the milk till the coconut mixture becomes completely dry.

Method:

1. In a heavy bottomed plan, add 1 litre of water. When the water comes to a boil, add Kerala Tasteville’s chakka varati and continue to stir until the paste softens and the mixture becomes slightly thick.
2. Add the 3^rdcoconut milk and let it boil for 5 mins.
3. Add the 2^ndmilk and allow it to come to a boil and switch off the flame.
4. Add the 1^stcoconut milk and cardamom powder and stir well.
5. Roast cashews, raisins and small pieces of coconut in oil and garnish the payasam.
6. If using store bought coconut milk, dilute a portion of milk with water. Follow step 1 and step 2 and switch off the flame. Continue from steps 4 using the remaining thick coconut milk from the packet.

Serve this payasam warm or chilled, tastes great either ways.