Chakka Varatti Pradhaman Recipe

Chakka Varati Pradhaman is a yummy, nutty kheer made by simmering jackfruit preserve with milk, coconut milk & blend with fried coconut bits & nuts. Chakka Varati Pradhaman is a traditional dessert in Kerala that is made for festivals & special occasions and Onam Sadya. Chakka Varati Pradhaman is a must try at home for its unique taste & for the joy of cooking.
I made Chakka Varatti Payasam using homemade chakka varatti…chakka translated to jackfruit.Traditionally Chakka Pradhaman is made using chakka varatti but the one I posted previously was using fresh jackfruit, but always wanted to try Chakka Pradhaman using varatti, and finally I did! It was soo yummy, easy to make when you have chakka varatti in stock.The flavour is totally different and I so so loved it.

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Chakka Varati Pradhaman

Chakka Varati Pradhaman is a yummy, nutty kheer made by simmering jackfruit preserve with milk, coconut milk & blend with fried coconut bits & nuts. Chakka Varati Pradhaman is a traditional dessert in Kerala that is made for festivals & special occasions and Onam Sadya. Chakka Varati Pradhaman is a must try at home for its unique taste & for the joy of cooking.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Servings2 people

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chakka varatti
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup thick coconut milk
• 2 teaspoon ghee
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 tablespoon coconut pieces
• 4 whole cashews broken

Instructions

• Measure chakka varatti and transfer to mixer.
• Add 1/4 cup milk and grind it till slightly smooth.
• Take boiled milk in a pan, once it is heated.
• Add blended chakka varatti and whisk it well so that it is evenly mixed with milk.
• Simmer for 2mins then add coconut milk.
• Whisk it once and just when its about to boil switch off.
• Fry coconut pieces in ghee till golden.
• Then fry cashews till golden. Add this to payasam. Reserve little for garnishing.
• Serve Chakka Varati Pradhaman hot / warm!

Notes

• The sweetness in chakka was just enough for us. If you prefer you can add little more jaggery syrup.
• After coconut milk is added don’t let it cook for more time, it will start to curdle.
• You can even add ghee fried raisins to the payasam.
• I refrigerated varatti so it was a bit thick to handle. So blended it with milk to get it smooth though this step is optional.
• I extracted fresh coconut milk and used it which is best in flavour for any payasam.

Nutrition Facts

Chakka Varati Pradhaman

Amount Per Serving (100 g)

Calories 288 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 17g106%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 27mg9%

Sodium 55mg2%

Potassium 517mg15%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 243IU5%

Vitamin C 6mg7%

Calcium 172mg17%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Chakka Varatti Pradhaman Recipe Step by Step

1. Measure chakka varatti and transfer to mixer.Add 1/4 cup milk and grind it till slightly smooth.
   
2. Take boiled milk in a pan, once it is heatedAdd blended chakka varatti and whisk it well so that it is evenly mixed with milk.Simmer for 2mins then add coconut milk.
   
3. Whisk it once and just when its about to boil switch off.Fry coconut pieces in ghee till golden.
   
4. Then fry cashews till golden.Add this to payasam.Reserve little for garnishing.
   

Serve hot / warm!

Expert Tips

• The sweetness in chakka was just enough for us.If you prefer you can add little more jaggery syrup.
• After coconut milk is added don’t let it cook for more time, it will start to curdle.
• You can even add ghee fried raisins to the payasam.
• I refrigerated varatti so it was a bit thick to handle.So blended it with milk to get it smooth though this step is optional.
• I extracted fresh coconut milk and used it which is best in flavour for any payasam.