Kerala Mixed Vegetable & Fruit Payasam
Slow-cooked until the milk reduces and turns a gentle pink, this payasam is pure comfort in a bowl. Every Kerala celebration ends with a payasam like this — rich, sweet, and fragrant with cardamom.
Ingredientsfor 10 servings
- 1 nos Banana Nendrakkaya
- 1/2 piece Beetroot
- 1 nos Carrot
- 1 nos Ripe Mango
- 5-6 piece Pineapple
- 5-6 piece Yellow pumpkin ripe one
- 2 kg Jaggery depending upon the sweetness
- 1 bunch Sabudana Chowari
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- Elaichi powder, to taste
- 1 tsp Dry ginger powder
- Cashewnuts & raisins as desired
- 1 tbsp Coconut pieces — sliced
- 4-5 tbsp Ghee
Preparation
Step 1
Remove the seeds of all the fruits & vegetables and cut into equal pieces.
Step 2
Put them in the mixer and blend for 1 minute without adding water. (don't make them into a fine paste; there should be visible pieces to bite).
Step 3
Cook the sabudana and set aside.
Step 4
Make a thick syrup out of the Jaggery pieces and set aside too.
Step 5
Set a kadai on the stove or pan, heat ghee and fry the long sliced coconut pieces, cashewnuts & raisins separately.
Step 6
Remove them and now add the blended fruits & vegetables and cook them for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Add the jaggery syrup on top now. Mix all properly till ghee appears on top.
Step 8
Add the 1/2 cup of thin coconut milk and Stir everything together thoroughly for 2 min till the payasam thickens.
Step 9
Add the thick coconut milk and remove from fire. :- Never boil after adding thick coconut milk.
Step 10
Add elaichi powder, dry ginger powder and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 11
Garnish with fried cashewnuts, raisins and coconut pieces.
Step 12
Kerala Mixed Vegetable & Fruit Payasam is ready!
Step 13
: -Serve the Kerala Mixed Vegetable & Fruit Payasam hot.
Tip
Never rush the milk reduction by increasing the heat. Scorched milk adds a bitter undertone that ruins the entire payasam.
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