No Indian meal, specially on festive occasions is served without a sweet-dish which is generally payasam (kheer/payasa). Rice, dals, rava and coconut are all used in their preparation. Jaggery is used instead of sugar as it is very nutritious.
Mupparuppu Payasam in Tamil literally translates to 3 Dal Payasam/Kheer. Dals or paruppu are a quintessential ingredient in the Indian cuisine. So much that it is not just a savoury…
Javvarisi Payasam (Sago Kheer / Sabudana Kheer) is a popular South Indian payasam / kheer variety made during festivals or weddings. Made with Javvarisi, milk and ghee, it is easy…
Aval Payasam is one of the easiest desserts to make for any occasion. Also known as Poha Kheer, it is made with flattened rice flakes, milk, cardamom powder and sugar.…
Nendram Pazham Pradhaman (Nendram Pazham Payasam) is a popular dessert made for special occasions and festivals in Kerala. This is an essential part of most festivals in Kerala and Onam…
Dry Fruits Semiya Payasam is a delicious variation to the popular South Indian dessert. This classic dish is made using milk, vermicelli and generous portions of dry fruits. A simple…
Semiya Payasam (or Vermicelli Payasam or Vermicelli Kheer) is a very popular and traditional South Indian dessert made during special occasions, festivals like Diwali, Navratri, Tamil New Year and South…
Paal Payasam (or known as Milk Kheer / Pal Payasam) is a rich and creamy South Indian dessert made during festivals and special occasions. No South Indian meal served during…
Ada Pradhaman is a popular Kerala sweet / dessert made during Onam festival and served at the end of the Onam Sadya. It is a rich and traditional Kerala style…
A delicious dessert for festive occasions, this custard apple pudding is easy to make and colourful. Ingredients: Custard Apple (Sitaphal) – 4 Whole Milk – 3 litres Sugar – 1/2…
Sheer Khurma or Vermicelli cooked in Milk is made after Ramzan.
Mango Payasam
Dates Payasam (or Khajur Kheer) is a delicious, healthy and one of the easiest kheer to make. Ingredients: Dates – 1 cup Milk – 2 cups Water – 1 1/2…
Gasa Gasa Payasam
A delicious and simple to make payasam (kheer) with varagu (kodo millet) and moong dal. Ingredients: Varaguarisi (Kodo Millet) – 1/2 cup Moong Dal – 1/2 cup Jaggery – 2…
Badam Kheer (Almond Kheer) is a very popular and delicious dessert sweet made with milk and almonds. Typically made during festivals or special occasions, they make a great finish to…
A unique and a different payasam (kheer). Chow Chow (or Chayote Squash) is low in calorie and has a high nutritional value. They are a very good source of Vitamin…
Payasam (or also known as Kheer) can be made with a variety of ingredients. This is a modern variation to the delicious dessert made during festivals and special occasions. Ingredients:…
Make this navratri celebrations a healthy one with this simple and delicious beetroot payasam (kheer). Ingredients: Beetroot – 2 cups, peeled, grated Sugar – 1 cup Milk – 4 1/2…
Serve as a dessert. Best served chilled. Ingredients: Bananas – 6, small, mashed (use malai vazhaipazham, these are the small size bananas) Raw Rice – 1/4 cup Milk – 2…
Paneer Kheer
A cool and refreshing kheer for the hot summer days. Can also be served as a breakfast drink. Ingredients: Ripe Papaya – 1 cup, peeled, chopped Milk – 2 cups…