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Nenthrapazham Pradhaman ~ Plaintain Jaggery Dessert

Course Dessert
Cuisine Kerala
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe plaintains
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 10 cashewnuts
  • 15-20 raisins
  • 200 gm jaggery
  • 1 1/2 cup thin coconut milk
  • 1 cup thick coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Boil the plaintains till soft. Peel the skin and mash the plaintains.
  • Melt the jaggery with a couple of tablespoons of water. Drain and reserve.
  • Heat the ghee and fry the cashewnuts and raisins. Drain and set aside.
  • Add the melted jaggery and boil till slightly thickened.
  • Add the mashed plaintain and keep whisking till smooth.
  • Add in the thin coconut milk and cook on simmer till the pradhaman thickens.
  • Add the thick coconut milk and just simmer till warm.
  • Add the cardamom and salt and mix well. Add the fried cashewnuts and raisins back.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Skip the ghee to make the dessert vegan.