Authentic Tamil Nadu Thoothukudi Panankarkandu Payasam with Warm Mini Appams
A fragrant, traditional South Indian dessert crafted with palm candy and rich coconut milk. Served alongside warm mini appams, this delicacy offers a comforting sweet treat.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Roast the raw rice in a pan on medium heat until lightly golden, then powder it coarsely once cooled.
2
Boil the thin coconut milk in a heavy-bottomed pan, add the powdered rice, and cook until completely soft.
3
Dissolve the panankarkandu in a little warm water, strain to remove impurities, and stir into the cooked rice mixture.
4
Pour in the thick coconut milk, simmer gently for two minutes without boiling, and sprinkle with cardamom powder.
5
Heat ghee in a small pan, fry the cashews and raisins until golden, and pour them into the payasam.
6
Serve warm alongside freshly prepared mini appams.
Ingredients
1 cup raw rice, washed and drained
1.5 cups panankarkandu (palm candy crystals)
2 cups thick coconut milk
3 cups thin coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
2 tablespoons ghee
10 cashews
1 tablespoon raisins
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