Elaneer Payasam

இளநீர் பாயசம்

A cool, creamy dessert made with tender coconut.

The story

A tender-coconut dessert from Kerala and parts of Tamil Nadu (karikku payasam in Kerala), made for festivals and weddings.

In the pot

Tender coconut flesh and water blended with sugar, stirred into coconut milk or milk with cardamom and cashews. Often no cooking at all.

How it's eaten

Chilled.

About the dish: Veg Recipes of India: elaneer payasam