Chettinad cuisine is not only famous for its spicy dishes but also for its unique desserts. One among those unique desserts is this delicious Chettinad Pazha Payasam recipe, which is filled with the goodness of fruits. Delicious to eat and easy to make, this payasam can be served on special occasions and festivals.
Serve Chettinad Pazha Payasam as a dessert after a delicious meal of Chettinad Pattani Kurma, Chettinad Style Poondu Rasam and Steamed Rice.
If you like this recipe, you can also try other Payasam recipes such as
Cuisine: Chettinad
Course: Dessert
Diet: Vegetarian
Equipments Used: Saucepan With Handle (Tea/Sauces), Glass Mixing Bowl
Cooks in 60 M
Total in 120 M
To begin making the Chettinad Pazha Payasam recipe, soak almonds and cashews for 4 to 5 hours and grind them to a smooth paste using a mixer grinder.
Add milk in a saucepan and bring it to boil. When it starts boiling, add almond cashew paste in it and mix everything properly. Cook on low flame till it is reduced to 3/4th in quantity. Stir constantly to ensure that the milk does not burn.
Once the milk has reduced add sugar and cook till it is reduced to 1/2 in quantity. Add cardamom powder, stir and turn off the heat.
Allow the Payasam mixture to cool till it reaches room temperature and then refrigerate for an hour.
Meanwhile cut all the fruits in to small pieces and mix them together with honey. Refrigerate the mixed fruits for an hour.
After an hour combine both Payasam and fruits together and serve the Chettinad Pazha Payasam immediately.
Serve Chettinad Pazha Payasam as a dessert after a delicious meal of Chettinad Pattani Kurma, Chettinad Style Poondu Rasam and Steamed Rice.
Instead of sugar condensed milk can be added to get a richer taste.