Chakka pradhaman

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Chakka pradhaman is a traditional payasam (pudding) of Kerala, India.

[edit] Typical preparation

The main ingredients of chakka pradhaman are Chakka Varattiyathu and jaggery. Chakka varattiyathu is made by cooking finely cut pieces of Chakka Chula (the edible yellow part of jackfruit) with ghee and jaggery (or sugar) at a high temperature until it becomes paste-like. The dish is usually prepared in a traditional vessel called uruli (a heavy casting of bronze), to withstand the high temperature. Once this paste is ready, it can be kept for a long time without losing its taste. Metallic containers may damage the taste, thus it is usually keep in bharani, which is made of porcelain.

To make the pradhaman, the 'chakka varattiyathu' is mixed with water and additional jaggery. The mixture is boiled at a high temperature so that the jaggery is dissolved in the water. Grated raw coconut is ground with water and the milk is added to this mixture. For garnishing, small pieces of coconut, cashew nut, currant etc. fried in ghee may be added into it.

The dish is usually served hot.it is made mainly in kerala than in other south indian states

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