How long does Jackfruit Payasam take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Jackfruit Payasam serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Jackfruit Payasam vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Jackfruit Payasam?

1 cup Jackfruit, 1/3 cup Jaggery, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 2 tbsp Ghee, 2 tsp Cardamom Powder, 3 tsp Coconut, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Jackfruit Payasam?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Jackfruit Payasam?

About 680 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Jackfruit Payasam

Name: Jackfruit Payasam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 350 ml Water; 1 cup Jackfruit; 1/3 cup Jaggery; 30 ml Water; 1 tbsp Jackfruit; 1 cup Coconut Milk; 2 tsp Cardamom Powder; 2 tbsp Ghee; 3 tsp Coconut, Roughly Chopped

25 min
not spicy
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Chakka Payasam · Veg · Sweets & Desserts

Sweets & Desserts Jain Gluten-free

Jackfruit payasam, or chakka payasam, from Kerala: pureed jackfruit in jaggery and coconut milk with roasted coconut. Serves 2, 25 minutes, with video.

Good for: Onam, Navaratri & Ayudha Pooja

Ingredients

8 items

2 people

Water380 ml
Jackfruit1 cup
Jaggery1/3 cup
Jackfruit1 tbsp
Coconut Milk1 cup
Cardamom Powder2 tsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Coconut, Roughly Chopped3 tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	680kcal	1360kcal
Protein	4.8g	9.6g
Carbohydrate	68g	136g
Fat	47g	95g
Fibre	4.9g	9.8g
Sugar	55g	110g

Cookd masalas for jackfruit

Chettinad Masala
from ₹94
Chettinad Masalafrom ₹94

Method

1
Heat water in a saucepan, add the jackfruit and boil it for 6 minutes Transfer it to a blender and blend it to a fine
WaterJackfruit
2
Add the jaggery into the saucepan and add 1/2 of water and let the jaggery melt.. Add chopped jackfruit and mix for a few seconds. Add the jackfruit puree into the jaggery syrup, mix it well and then keep the flame low and add the coconut milk. Mix it all together well and add cardamom powder, keep it in low flame for 2-3 mins & switch off the flame.
JaggeryWaterJackfruitCoconut MilkCardamom Powder
3
Heat the ghee in a pan and add the coconut bits and roast till they are nicely brown and then add into the payasam. Garnish with fried cashews.
GheeCoconut

Before you start

How long does Jackfruit Payasam take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Jackfruit Payasam serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Jackfruit Payasam vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Jackfruit Payasam spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Jackfruit Payasam?: 1 cup Jackfruit, 1/3 cup Jaggery, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 2 tbsp Ghee, 2 tsp Cardamom Powder, 3 tsp Coconut, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Jackfruit Payasam?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Jackfruit Payasam?: About 680 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.