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Chocolate Payasam Recipe For An Onam Special Twist

Chocolate Payasam Recipe For An Onam Special Twist

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Chocolate Payasam for Onam festival
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Chocolate Payasam
Recipe For An Onam Special Twist

33 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
11
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
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Chocolate Payasam is a festive twist on Kerala’s traditional Onam dessert. Creamy milk and sweet jaggery form the base, enhanced with cocoa and rich dark chocolate. Roasted cashews, raisins, and cardamom add aroma and texture, making it a delightful treat for the Onam feast, perfect for serving in traditional urulis.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
½ cupBasmati rice or payasam rice
1 litreFull-cream milk
¾ cupGrated jaggery
3 tbspCocoa powder
50 gDark chocolate
2 tbspSugar
3 tbspGhee
¼ cupCashews
¼ cupRaisins
¼ tspCardamom powder
A pinchSalt

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Soak Rice

Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 20 minutes. Drain it well before cooking. Soaking helps soften the rice and ensures an even, creamy texture in the payasam.

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Roast Nuts & Raisins

Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan and dry roast cashews and raisins until golden brown. Remove and keep aside. This enhances their aroma and adds crunch to the payasam.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Fry Rice

In the same pan, fry the drained rice in ghee for 2–3 minutes until lightly scented. This step brings out the nutty flavour of the rice and prevents it from turning mushy.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Cook Rice in Milk

Add the milk to the fried rice and cook on low heat. Stir occasionally to prevent the milk from sticking or boiling over. Cook until the rice is soft and slightly thickened.

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Prepare Jaggery Syrup

Dissolve jaggery in a small amount of warm water and strain to remove impurities. Add this syrup to the milk-rice mixture and cook for a few more minutes to blend the sweetness evenly.

Description - Step 6

Step 6: Add Cocoa & Chocolate

Mix cocoa powder with a small amount of warm milk to prevent lumps. Stir it into the rice mixture, then add the chopped dark chocolate. Stir continuously until the chocolate melts completely and the payasam is smooth.

Description - Step 7

Step 7: Final Touches And Serve

Add cardamom powder and a pinch of salt to balance the flavours. Stir well. Garnish with the roasted cashews and raisins for a festive finish. Serve the Chocolate Payasam hot in traditional urulis or small steel tumblers to give an authentic Onam presentation.

Step 1
Step 1: Soak Rice
20 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Roast Nuts & Raisins
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Fry Rice
3 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Cook Rice in Milk
15 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Prepare Jaggery Syrup
5 Minutes
Step 6
Step 6: Add Cocoa & Chocolate
5 Minutes
Step 7
Step 7: Final Touches And Serve
4 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve in small steel tumblers or copper urulis to maintain tradition.

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Pairing Instructions

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Serve alongside banana chips or traditional sweets for a festive table.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Sprinkle roasted cashews and raisins on top to add a delightful crunch

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