Jackfruit Payasam (Chakka Pradhaman)

Chakka Pradhaman is a traditional payasam (pudding) of  Kerela made with chakka varatti (Jack fruit jam). I made it with fresh jack fruit pieces as I don't have chakka varatti here. I didn't have much hope on it till I tasted it. But it was beyond my expectations. Its really yummy & also can be made with less effort & time. Here comes the special recipe for Tamil New year & Vishu...

Chakka Pradhaman Recipe

Preparation time : 10 mins | Cooking time : 20 mins | Serves : 3
Category : Dessert | Cuisine : Kerela

Ingredients:


Jack fruit pieces (Riped) - 12
Jaggery - 1/2 cup
Thick coconut milk - 3/4 cup
Ghee - 4 tsp
Coconut bits(thin sliced small pieces) - 2 tbsp
Cashew nuts - few
Raisins - few
Cardamom powder -1/4 tsp


Method:

1. Pressure cook jack fruit adding water just to get immersed for 2 to 3 whistles. Allow it to cool.

2. Drain the water & grind it to a smooth paste. Set aside.

3. Prepare 3/4 cup of coconut milk.

3. In a pan heat a tsp of ghee & fry the raisins, cashews, coconut pieces & set aside.

4. In the same pan, add the powdered/broken jaggery with 1/4 cup of water. Let it dissolve completely. Once it got dissolved, filter it to remove impurities. Heat it again until it bubbles (No need to check the string consistency).

5. Add the jack fruit paste to it & mix well to get coated well with the jaggery syrup. Let it become thick.

6. Add 3 tsp of ghee. Then add the coconut milk & give a quick stir. Switch off the stove when its about to boil. If you allow it to boil for a long time after adding coconut milk, it will curdle.

7. Now add the Cardamom powder, fried cashews, raisins & the coconut pieces & give a stir.

Serve it warm or cold.