Ponsa Gharayi / Jackfruit Payasam

Jackfruit Payasam

INGREDIENTS :

Jackfruit (Deseeded)- 6-7
Ghee - 1 tblsp
Grated coconut - 1/2 a shell
Jaggery - as per taste
Elaichi(powdered) - 1/2 tsp
Maida - 2 tblsp

METHOD :

Cut the jackfruits in 1/2 inch cubes.

In a pan add ghee and jackruits and saute well for 10-12 mins. ( This is done so as to make jackfruit little soft and it purely depends on the type of jackfruit. If its soft enough then u can skip this step).

In a wok add the jackfruits and little water and boil it for 10 mins.

Add the grated coconut to the a mixer jar, add little water and grind it. Squeeze the residue and take the thick coconut milk. Keep this aside.

Add the coconut residue again to mixer jar, add little water and grind again. Take the coconut milk in a separate vessel.

Mix maida in 3 tblsp water. Make sure no lumps are formed.

In the same wok  add coconut milk, jaggery, jackfruit and boil it untill bubble starts appearing.

Add maida mixture to this and keep stirring it. Be careful not to burn the mixture :)

Now add thick coconut milk and elaichi and bring to a boil. Jackfruit payasam is ready to be savoured :)