Thenga Paal Payasam/ Coconut Milk Pudding / Nariyal ka Dooodh Ka Kheer

This is  a delicious Payasam which can be made from Coconut milk. Indian cuisine has a variety of payasams which are made primarily from milk . However this Payasam is little different .

This is made from Coconut milk , which is tasty and delicious and top of that its vegan and gluten free.

Indians celebrate all auspicious occasions with a sweet and Payasam or Kheer is a must on the list. Its uncomplicated to make, easy and ingredients are generally available in the kitchen pantry.

Its a delight to eat and nobody gets tired of eating it.

Its generally made on  the first day of Aadi month, which usually falls on mid July . Usually big kolams are drawn in front of the houses and sweets are made to please the Gods .

Variety of sweets are made on Tuesdays and Fridays of the Aadi Month, as an offering to God . Amman or Devi is especially worshipped during this month.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  1.  Thick Coconut Milk 4 cups
  2. Rice 2 teaspoon
  3. Palm sugar / Sugar 1 cup
  4. Cardamom 3/4 teaspoon
  5. Pachaikarpooram (edible camphor) a pinch

Method

Method

  • In a thick bottomed vessel , add coconut milk and heat in medium flame .
  • When it gets a little hot , add sugar and stir,
  • Cook in low flame till it becomes very hot , but does’nt  boil.
  • Remove from fire .
  • Add cardamom powder and pachaikarpooram.
  • The Payasam is ready to be offered as Prasad or offering to God.

 

Note

  • Do not boil the coconut milk , otherwise it may curdle.
  • Coconut Milk can be made at home .Grate the coconut . Measure four cups of the coconut scrapings.
  • Add 2 cups of water and grind to a fine paste .Extract milk by squeezing with your hands or by filtering the ground paste, collect them in a vessel.
  • Add 1 more cup of water and grind to get more milk.
  • Usually two big coconuts give four cups of thick coconut milk.
  • Ready made coconut milk is also available in supermarkets .
  • Nuts can be fried in ghee and added, if needed.
  • Saffron can be added to the above recipe.