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Gothambu Payasam


Gothambu Payasam

Today's recipe is gothambu payasam or cracked wheat payasam.It is a dessert made with winning combo..wheat,jaggery,ghee and coconut milk:). When ever it is celebration time like Vishu or Onam,I plan different types of desserts but end up making semiya payasam, because its my favorite and is real quick :)
But recently cracked wheat payasam has gained importance in my list of delicious desserts.I had this payasam only twice and I love its taste.My mom makes certain snacks(nalumani palaharam) which combines wheat flour and jaggery. So I never had a doubt about the success of this recipe.It is a humble version of the rich ada pradhamam, yet its taste is irresistible.Try this,you will surely love it.


Ingredients
Cracked wheat/nurukku gothambu- 1 cup
Jaggery ( powdered)- 2 1/2 cup
(Adjust according to sweetness you prefer)
Coconut milk thick- 1 cup
Coconut milk thin- 2 cup
Cardamon crushed- 5-6
Raisins and cashew nuts- a few
Ghee- 3 tsp


 Wash cracked wheat nicely and cook but adding one liter of water.Cook in medium flame for around twenty minutes till it is soft. Drain out the excess water. If possible pour a little more fresh water and strain once again.
Note: Cooking with lot of water and straining reduces the wheat starch smell and also prevents sticking with each other.
Add jaggery in a heavy bottom pan and add 1 1/2 cup of water  and bring to a boil.Strain the impurities and bring it back to boil. Allow this to reduce and become a thick syrup. Add the cooked cracked wheat/gothambu and keep on stirring till jaggery is completely reduced. Add half of the ghee at this stage to prevent sticking in the bottom of the pan.  Add thin coconut milk and allow to cook and stirring in between for five to six minutes. Add crushed cardamon and finally the thick coconut milk. Simmer in low flame for two minute. Do not allow to boil.
Note: The payasam will thicken as it cools
Heat ghee in a separate pan and fry cashew nuts and when it changes color add raisins and fry for a few seconds. Add this to the payasam and mix.



Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy
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  1. LifewithspicesMarch 15, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    it looks so so ymmy n divine..

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  2. RadhikaMarch 15, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    Wonderful presentation suja. A healthy payasam. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. KalyaniMarch 15, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    payasam looks yummy !!!!!

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  4. ShobhaMarch 15, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Excellent payasam.. crushed wheat is so healthy.
    We normally make it dry like rava upma.

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  5. Vimitha DuraiMarch 15, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Me too wanted to try this... Looks so yum...

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  6. Hamaree RasoiMarch 15, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Delicious and lovely looking payasam. How I wish I was your neighbor who could taste such lovely dishes so regularly.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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    1. Suja ManojMarch 18, 2012 at 12:39 PM

      Thanks Deepa,wish I too had a sweet neighbor like you. I can also taste the real tempting food you make :)here all my neighbors are Americans :(

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  7. vrindaMarch 15, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Yummy n healthy payasam..cracked wheat is my fav

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  8. PushpaMarch 15, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Festive and yummy cracked wheat payasam.Deliciously prepared.

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  9. Achu's Amma's KitchenMarch 15, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    looks so yummy..and delicious..

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  10. www.mahaslovelyhome.comMarch 15, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    payasam looks really yumm yumm..nice cliks......Thanx 4 d super dish dear.......
    Maha

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  11. My Kitchen AnticsMarch 15, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    not a big payasam fan, but seeing this i dont mind some

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  12. Sobha ShyamMarch 15, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    lovely payasam and beautiful clicks Suja...one of my fav payasams :)

    Join the Just "4" Fun event :)

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  13. NehaMarch 15, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    very yummy looking Payasam....

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  14. SanMarch 15, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Divine kheer esp with cracked wheat. Totally new recipe to me. Presentation is cute suja.

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  15. hotpotcookingMarch 15, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    delicious payasam

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  16. HemaMarch 15, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Tempting clicks, really want to have some now..

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  17. MélangeMarch 15, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Awesome and thick payasam..WHy don't you pass the cup here.

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  18. MélangeMarch 15, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    Awesome and thick payasam..WHy don't you pass the cup here.

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  19. Kaveri VenkateshMarch 16, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    very nice clicks...I love the wheat, jaggery an coconut milk combo...it never fails.

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  20. AkilaMarch 16, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    so yummy n delicious...

    Learning-to-cook

    Regards,
    Akila

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  21. Binys RecipesMarch 16, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Suja i love that ...easy on tummy as well....love the colour

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  22. Ganga SreekanthMarch 16, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    same pinch Suja.payasam adipoli.......

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    1. Suja ManojMarch 18, 2012 at 12:33 PM

      Hehe same pinch:) will try your version soon:)

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  23. Rinku NaveenMarch 17, 2012 at 3:24 AM

    Love gothambu payasam. looks so delicious. Good one Suja.

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  24. Treat and TrickMarch 17, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    Great clicks and so yummy!

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  25. RamyaMarch 17, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    one of my fave payasam..love the combo of coconut milk and jaggery

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  26. hemalataMarch 17, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Yummy patyasam with nice clicks.

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  27. SriyaMarch 17, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    very yummy and payasam ...love the pictures too

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  28. www.mahaslovelyhome.comMarch 17, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    2 awards r waiting 4 u in my space..collect it dear.....here is the link-
    http://mahaslovelyhome.blogspot.com.br/2012/03/longyard-beans-fryaward-time.html
    Maha

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    1. Suja ManojMarch 18, 2012 at 12:23 PM

      Thanks Maha, so sweet of you for remembering me and sharing:)

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  29. Kitchen BoffinMarch 17, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    aren't we all payasam lovers?..just give me a cup of it and i would lick it on until you wouldn't have to clean the cup :) yum! yum! dear.. u sure tempted me..

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    1. Suja ManojMarch 18, 2012 at 12:24 PM

      Yes, there is no celebration without payasam and we are all payasam lovers..made it to celebrate my parents Wedding Anniversary:)

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  30. ReshmiMarch 17, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    payasam making me homesick.. great that I found your space.. following you.. do check out my little space..:) Noel collections

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    1. Suja ManojMarch 18, 2012 at 12:32 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Reshmi and welcome to my blog
      Loved your space,surely will be visiting often :)

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  31. anjanaMarch 18, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    healthy and delicious payasam.I also make sweet daliya with milk, instead of coconut milk..will try your version soon.
    Anjana

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    1. Suja ManojMarch 18, 2012 at 12:26 PM

      Hearing lot about sweet daliya with milk and I am really tempted, can't wait to try that one too :)

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  32. FaseelaMarch 18, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    adipoli payassam.....superb

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  33. NithaMarch 18, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Love this payasam..

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  34. TorviewtorontoMarch 18, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    payasam looks fabulous

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  35. Rekha shobanMarch 18, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    after coming to singapore i never tried this payasam....but my amma used to this often...payasam looks divine dear...beautiful presentation!

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  36. TeenaMarch 19, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Ahh..what a yummy paysam!!! The click makes it more tempting!! Loved the recipe :)

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  37. UnknownMarch 19, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Delicious payasam...I'm bookmarking it...

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  38. Rookie QookieMarch 19, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    We always had parippu/payar/rice/ada and rice payasam..Will try gothambu next time :)

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  39. Suja ManojMarch 20, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Thanks all for stopping by and for the sweet comments :)

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  40. JishasKitchenMarch 21, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    enikku vayya....enikku aa full payasavum eppom kazhikkan thonnunnu....looks so yummy dear...

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  41. preethiMarch 22, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    Wat a yummy blog u have..if u r interested lets follow each other...http://cutepinknpurple.blogspot.co.uk/

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  42. NupurMarch 23, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    First time on u blog dear.. quite nice recipes.. am glad to follow u :)

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  43. RajiMarch 24, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    totally love this payasam...very nice recipe..love the colour as well.

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