Tag: Jaggery

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Jackfruit Halwa (Chakka Varatti)

Jackfruit Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert made from ripe jackfruit, sugar, and ghee, enhanced with cardamom and nuts. It features jackfruit’s natural sweetness, and can be transformed into other dishes like Chakka Pradhaman. To prepare, blend cooked jackfruit with jaggery, ghee, and spices until it thickens. Enjoy this delightful treat!

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Paruppu Payasam

Paruppu payasam is a traditional South Indian dessert made from lentils, unrefined sugar, coconut milk, and seasoned with cardamom and ghee. Commonly served at festivals in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, it’s prepared by cooking and mashing lentils, and combining them with melted sugar and coconut milk. It can be served warm or chilled.