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   Chakka pazham Aval Payasam- Jack fruit Pudding/Payasam   Do you like pudding with Jack fruit? Today's recipe is a bowl of fruity goodness that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. It is creamy rich, dessert made with aval/poha/beaten rice, jack fruit, and milk. Ripe jack fruit has a distinctive fruity aroma and is sweet like honey. Jack fruit is one fruit that makes me super excited, and I love trying different recipes with it. My mom makes a breakfast pudding that is not overly sweet, with ripe jack fruit, coconut milk, and rice dumplings. It is one of those simple, homey recipes that make you nostalgic, and you keep coming back to it time and again. This payasam was inspired by that traditional recipe and is a delightful treat that you can serve on special occasions. Jack fruit is now in season, and there is no better time to try this payasam/pudding. Jack fruit adds an exotic taste to payasam, and you're in for a treat! Chakkapazham payasam has the be...

  Easy Persimmon Custard Pudding  Custard is an old fashioned dessert made with milk, sugar, and eggs. It is the quickest dessert you can ever make, and it is delicious and comforting. Fruit custard is my favorite when it comes to easy no-fuss dessert. Fruit flavored custard is the perfect last-minute dessert idea for entertaining. The basic custard recipe is simple, and it is versatile- you can use it in a million ways, like pastry cream, cake filling, and tarts. But the simplest way to serve the luscious creamy custard is chilled with chopped fruits or jelly. Persimmon pudding has a delectable fruity flavor and a creamy gel like consistency. The pudding is a great time-saver, and you can make it ahead of time. Your guests will be impressed. I have already shared a baked Easy Persimmon Pudding . Persimmon is in season during the fall and winter months, so there is no better time to try this recipe. Persimmon is exotic looking, with a deep orange color. When ripe, it has a dis...

Easy Coffee Pudding  Are you looking for a great coffee experience? Why not try a pudding with a rich coffee flavor. This sweet and flavorful pudding with a powerful coffee punch is refreshing and delicious. It is topped with a velvety bitter-sweet whipped Dalgona coffee and complements the milky sweet pudding. The texture is that of a lusciously light, soft gelatinous dessert. Imagine coffee jello but with a light, smooth texture, and the flavor and sweetness of condensed milk. It is the simplest homey dessert that you can ever make. Coffee is my absolute favorite, and a good cup of coffee is a good mood. It’s hard to imagine a day without a cup of coffee. So I adore coffee-flavored puddings, especially coffee-flavored chocolate puddings. So I figured it was time to do it again but this time a complete coffee-flavored pudding. The pudding is milky sweet, with an incredibly light texture. The whipped Dalgona coffee is a delicious accompaniment. Dolgona coffee was trendy in social m...

Pineapple Sweet Rice/ Rice Kesari Bhath Do you like puddings with rice? Today's recipe is a delicious dessert from the South Indian state of Karnataka. Rice Kesari Bhath/baat is a luscious and creamy dessert made with rice, sugar, and ghee and infused with saffron flavor. When you think of rice puddings it gives you a feel of homey comfort food. Puddings with rice are often underrated, but growing up in Southern India, where rice is a staple, sweet desserts with rice is nothing new. Rice has a divine appeal to it and a cherished offering of South Indian temples. Now coming to today's recipe, what I love about it is its taste and rich vibrant color. Saffron adds a touch of royalty to this dessert and a subtle floral scent. Sweet juicy pineapple bits add a delightful twist, and your rice pudding is going to taste divine. It has a beautiful texture, soft and moist, and almost melting in ghee. The rice is cooked till soft but should hold a texture, and have a nice mouthfeel. A simi...

Easy Persimmon Pudding Today's recipe is a classic old- fashioned American dessert made during the holidays. If you are a frequent visitor to this blog, you might  already know my love for traditional and rustic looking home-style desserts. Everyone loves easy no fuss desserts. This one is so special,it  brings back memories of sweet, delicious after dinner desserts, toffee flavored with a touch of spice. I made this pudding for Thanksgiving but it is also made during Christmas. Are you looking for a traditional pudding for Christmas? Then why not try this delicious persimmon pudding. Persimmon is in season during fall and winter months, so there is no better time to try this recipe.It is a very fall and Christmas like pudding, rich, custard-like creamy texture and is laced with flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg and rum. Yes, all the flavors of Christmas- it is just perfect for the holidays! This pudding is magical with a delicious custard like texture. Ther...

Pazha Pradhaman/Nendra Pazham Pradhaman It is Onam time in Kerala and tomorrow is Thiruonam- the final day of celebration. Onam is a ten-day-long festival celebrated in Kerala and no festival is complete without a satisfying hearty meal. So Onam sadhya is something we look forward to every year. Sadhya is the traditional vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf and there is a colorful array of vegetarian curries, rice, and desserts. If you love desserts try this Kerala style pradhamam. Trust me on this pradhaman recipe, it is a bowl of divine fruity goodness that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.Pazha pradhaman or nendra pazham has sweet plantain as the star ingredient. I have already posted recipes like ada pradhaman and kadala pradhaman . Payasam and pradhaman are both dessert or pudding, but when it comes to making pradhaman there is a time- honored cooking technique. Payasam is easier to make but pradhaman is time- consuming. It is cooked and reduced and then...

Easy Coconut Pudding Coconut pudding is magical with a refreshing taste and lusciously light texture. Coconut lovers will surely love this creamy, rich, and delicious pudding. Each scoop of this delightfully tender coconut pudding will transport you back to a tropical paradise. Coconut pudding is simple but tastes exotic. Take a look at the list of ingredients, it will make you wonder- tender coconut, tender coconut water, fresh coconut milk, coconut cream, crispy toasted sweet coconut-all in one bowl. You can't get more coconut crazy than this!    Coconut pudding is delicious and perfect for any occasion. It is perfect for summertime potluck parties. If you want to make a special dinner try this comforting after-dinner treat, your guest will surely love it. In addition to coconut milk, this recipe also calls for tender coconut meat. Tender coconut has a sweet and refreshing taste. It also adds to the texture of the pudding. This pudding is an egg-less version but uses ...

Bread Mango Layer Pudding One of my fruit of the moment is mango. I am enjoying the fruit before the season ends. Today I am sharing mango pudding that is refreshingly light and sinfully delicious. If you are a mango lover, here is a decadent treat for you!  Luscious mango pudding has layers of white bread and mango custard. It is topped with fresh whipped cream and studded with mango pieces. Does that not sound like a delectable dessert? It is the quickest dessert you can ever imagine and is a perfect summer treat. Mango bread layer pudding is no-bake pudding, a last-minute dessert idea for entertaining. It can be effortlessly made well ahead of time and ideal dessert for an informal family gathering. The basic custard recipe is simple, and it is versatile- you can use it in a million ways. But the simplest way to serve the luscious creamy custard is chilled with chopped fruits or jelly. Mangoes are naturally sweet, and it enriches the luscious custard with so much flavor....

  Fruit custard Fruit custard is the quickest dessert that you can ever imagine and is a perfect summer treat. It is chilled luscious creamy custard sauce served with a combination of fruits. Does that not sound like a delectable dessert? Of course, you can choose your favorite fruits. You can also add nuts to give an extra crunch. It is best when served chilled. You can dress up this simple custard-like a fancy dessert for special occasions. Spoon in custard sauce into layers of cake, biscuits, and fruits and serve it chilled. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla or mango ice cream, tutti frutti, or with jelly cubes. It can be effortlessly made well ahead of time and is a great time saver if you are having a party. Your guests will be surely impressed. Custard is a thick creamy sauce made of milk, sugar, and egg yolk. There are two ways to make custard- the traditional egg custard and the one with custard powder. So for those who don’t want to include eggs in their custard, ...