-- Jackfruit Payasam (Chakka Pradhaman) --
Ingredients : Jackfruit - 10 to 15 Nos
Jaggery(vellam) powdered - 1 cup
Coconut Milk - 1 cup
Cardamom(elachi) powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Ghee - 2 teaspoons
Cashewnuts - 10 Nos
Coconut cut into small pieces - 2 tablespoonsMethod:# Chop the jackfruit segments into small pieces after deseeding(removing seed) them.
# Add 1/4 cup water and pressure cook it for one whistle or microwave it for few seconds.We can also cook it in an open vessel for few minutes in a low heat.
# Remove from the stove and allow to cool.
# Put it in a blender(mixie) and make a fine paste.
# Measure this paste. We have to add equal amount of jaggery(vellam) powder.
# For the above quantity we will get one cup paste.
# So put one cup powdered jaggery(vellam) in a thick bottomed vessel and add 1/4 cup water and bring to boil.
# Once the jaggery is completely melted, remove and strain(filter) it.
# In a thick bottomed vessel put the jackfruit paste and add the jaggery(vellam) syrup.
# Keep the stove in medium/low flame and stir continuously till both the paste and jaggery syrup blend well.
# Now add the coconut milk (ensure to keep the stove in low flame)and stir it for few seconds and remove from stove.
# In a small kadai put the ghee and fry the cashew nuts, coconut pieces and add to the payasam.
# Add cardamom powder also. Mix it well and serve... 
