Today's guest post is from Kaveri of Palakkad Chamayal. She is from my home state, Kerala, India. She is very versatile and cooks traditional Iyer food along with various other dishes. She is a good friend and wonderful blogger, and perhaps I would be able to meet her when I visit India. When I asked her about doing a guest post for me, she immediately agreed and wrote this recipe for a delicious cracked wheat sweet pudding. Enjoy it is traditional dish commonly accompanied in all kinds of feast.
Kaveri, in her own words
Hello Friends!
This is my first guest post and I am really excited about it. I have known Swathi through her blog for quite some time now and when she asked me to do a guest post for her I felt much honored.
Apart from, cooking and trying out new cuisines, blogging has introduced me to a whole new world of unknown faces through blog hops, blogging marathons and blog events. These unknown faces have been a source of strength and support in this blogging journey of mine. Though, I started the blog as a one stop reference for my personal use, but deep within I was waiting for the first words of appreciation. I was totally head over heels when I received my first comment and from then on there has been no stopping. Each comment left on my space is a boost for me to do better. Nothing like hearing from general readers, who try out my recipes and leave a few lines of appreciation.
When Swathi asked me to do the guest post, I was left racking my brains as to what to post. I wanted to do something traditional and special. So finally, zeroed in on Gothambu Pradhaman/ Cracked Wheat Kheer.
A traditional feast or sadhya is incomplete without Kheer. There are two types of Kheers – milk and sugar based, like Paal Payasam, Semiya Payasam etc, and Jaggery and coconut milk based like Parippu Pradhaman, Ada Pradhaman, Chakka (Jackfruit) Pradhaman etc. The Jaggery based kheers are also called Karutthu Payasam as the color of these paysams is quite dark due to the color of the Jaggery used. So here’s the recipe for this yummy treat.
What you’ll need
Broken Wheat/ Cracked Wheat – ½ Cup
Powdered Jaggery – 1 ¼ cup
Thin Coconut Milk – 3 Cups
Thick Coconut Milk – 1 Cup
Dry Ginger Powder – ¼ tsp
Method
Wash the cracked wheat, drain and pressure cook it with 1 and ½ cups of water.
Heat a heavy bottom vessel, add the jaggery and dissolve it in ¼ cup of water.
Strain the jaggery syrup for impurities and pour it back into the vessel and place on heat.
Add the cooked wheat and stir for a minute.
Now add the thin coconut milk and cook on medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes. Keep stirring once in a while to avoid burning. The Pradhaman should have turned slightly thick and creamy.
Now remove from flame and add the thick coconut milk. Stir well.
Finally add in the dry ginger powder and give it a good mix.
That’s it yummy Gothambu Pradhaman is ready. Serve warm.
Note: This Payasam has a tendency to thicken as it cools. Add regular milk or more coconut milk to dilute.
Thanks Kaveri for this wonderful Post !!!
Stay tuned for another good recipe from Simply. Food next week.
This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Reeni says
What a delicious treat! I never had anything like this but I love everything in it! Especially coconut milk.
El Oteador de los Mercados says
A very interesting traditional dessert.
Christy says
Looks like an interesting sweet treat, which I am sure tastes heavenly as well. Too bad I am not too good with coconut milk, as these really look so comforting and inviting 🙂
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JishasKitchen says
wow...goathambu prathaman kalakki....my mom used to make this...loooks so yumm
Elisabeth says
Such a healthy, and delicious pudding. Love the pretty presentation, as well! Wonderful guest post:DDD
Rachana says
A lovely guest post! This pudding looks great.
jayarajmurukkumpuzha says
nannayittundu...... blogil puthiya post..... EE ADUTHA KALATHU........ vayikkane...........
Rasi says
Thanks swati for dropping by & commenting on my space..wondered who it was & came back to ur space.. following u now :).. keep dropping by!
Deeps @ Naughty Curry says
a lovely guest post, the jaggery payasam looks mouth watering
Renata says
Your recipes are always so interesting. Love your dishes!
Srimathi says
My dad loves this payasum. VEry delicious indeed.
Sensible Vegetarian says
Very yummy looking payasam.
Rasi says
This looks very nice.. new to me & new to ur space..!
Reshmi Mahesh says
Tempting pradhaman..
Suja Manoj says
Delicious and tempting payasam..love it.
Sravs says
Super appetizing one !! Healthy too !!
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Kanan Patel says
simply amazing looking kheer.
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kitchen queen says
awesome and lip smacking.
Aarthi says
Yummy recipe..bookmarked
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Hema says
Simply delicious..
Kaveri says
Thank you Swathi for having me at your space.
Gayathri NG says
Looks divine and authentic kheer, my Mom used to prepare this one with slight different...
Treatntrick treatntrick says
Looks fabulous, love the addition of dry ginger in them!
Prathibha says
very delicious kheer...looks yummm