Payasam introduces sweet notes of Onam in Kerala

For any function in Kerala, Payasam Absolutely necessary. Whether it is cereal cooked in milk or fruits cooked in coconut milk or coconut milk, a rich mixture of jaggery and ghee, Payasam Brings a grand finale of feasts and celebrations.

The much awaited annual Payasam Mela organized by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) during Onam for more than 30 years. Packed in half and one-litre containers, the festival used to attract long queues at KTDC’s Grand Chaitram in Thiruvananthapuram.

going strong

Pandemic sales haven’t soured Payasam Even in 2021. “This year, we are selling around 400 to 450 liters on an average Payasam Different types every day. is top seller pal pay (rice flakes cooked in milk) and pal payasam,” says Chef Girish of Grand Chaitram.

out of eight Payasam Sold out every day until August 21, Three with jaggery and three with milk, are ready for sale by about 9.30 am every day. A seven-member team led by Girish starts cooking by 3 am every day.

“Based on the sales that day, we start cooking another batch by noon as we sell till 9 pm. are of different types Prime: (Grains or fruits roasted in jaggery and ghee and cooked in coconut milk) and pal payasam (cooked in milk). Navarsa PayasamiOne of the specialties of our fair, says Girish, consists of four grains and fruits such as mango, date, pineapple, banana and dried fruits cooked in sugar and milk.

As a result of the pandemic, Payasam can be ordered online to be delivered at home. The KTDC Payasam Mela is also being organized at Kayamkulam, Alappuzha, Kochi and Kannur among other places.

all-ghosts

Over the years, the popularity of PayasamOnce made only on auspicious occasions and celebrations, takeaways have become a regular product in bakeries and small hotels.

For example, housewife Pritamol P started off in a humble way with Makkachi’s Payasam Kada, a kiosk on the side of the road, near Vellayambalam junction, about six or seven years ago. Initially it was sold only in the evening. “The outlet helped us make ends meet. The lockdown came as a shock. Now, we are open from 9 am to 9 pm and our entire family is engaged in helping us make this Payasam, called Prethamol.

in addition to popular Payasam, Pritamol is also sold Payasam With yam, coal, pineapple, and mango. she says Payasam There is a niche clientele built with yam and colocasia.

fresh and homemade

Payasam is on the menu every day at Ambies Kitchen, which celebrates its first anniversary on 20 August. Many outlets sell different types Payasam with every day pal payasam bound to be.

“shift ada It is in great demand,” says Mahesh Sivaraman, owner of Ambi’s Kitchen. “It’s sold out on Sundays and ada Fresh, home made. we have a different Payasam Like chickpeas every day of the week, ada (cooked rice flakes), wheat, semia, aval, Banana, Jackfruit and so on. For Onam, pal pay is a regular and we have some Payasam Everyday.” Dialect, another dessert served with pal payasam, in Ambi’s kitchen is also homemade.

Bid and Pal pay from Ambi’s kitchen in Thiruvananthapuram. photo Credit: special arrangement