Chakka Varati Pradhaman Recipe
Chakka Varatti Pradhaman is one of the most flavorful payasams from Kerala. Made using chakka varatti (jackfruit preserve), milk, and coconut milk, it’s rich, nutty and has such a unique taste. It’s something you won’t forget after tasting once. What I love most is how simple this is to put together.
Servings2 people
Ingredients
- ½ cup chakka varatti
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup thick coconut milk
- 2 teaspoon ghee
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut pieces
- 4 whole cashews broken
Instructions
- Measure chakka varatti and transfer to mixer.
- Add ¼ 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
- Blend varatti smoothly – If your chakka varatti is kept in fridge and got thick, blend it with little milk before using. That way it gets more smooth and mixes better in the pan without forming lumps.
- Don’t boil coconut milk – After adding coconut milk, no need to boil. Just heat it lightly. If you boil it too much, it may curdle or split and spoil the halwa taste. Just warm is enough.
- Sweetness – Mostly chakka varatti is already sweet. So better to taste first before adding jaggery syrup or sugar. Sometimes it’s already perfect, no need to add more sweet at all.
- Coconut milk – I usually take coconut milk fresh from home. Taste comes more better and smells nice too. You can use store one also, but fresh is always best if possible.
- Roast toppings well – Roast the coconut bits and cashews in ghee till golden. Don’t skip this, it gives good crunch and makes the pradhaman more tasty. If you put raw, it won’t be that good.
Nutrition Facts
Chakka Varati Pradhaman Recipe
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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