PALADA PRADHAMAN

Here is a heavenly dessert fit for the Gods and you too...

It is Palada Pradhaman , a milk based kheer unique to God's own country- Kerala.

No Sadya (Festive meal) is complete in Kerala without a liberal helping of Palada Pradhaman...

The traditional Palada preparation is rather laborious - it involves a lot of soaking,grinding and steaming while preparing the Ada but with the availability of Instant ada over the counter in any good departmental stores,preparing this pradhaman has become very easy.


INGREDIENTS

• FULL FAT MILK -2 LITERS
• READY TO COOK PALADA -1 1/2 CUPS
• SUGAR -2 CUPS 
• POWDERED ELAICHI -1/4 TEASPOON
• CASHEW NUTS FRIED IN GHEE -1 TABLESPOON

METHOD

• Soak the ada in water for 10 minutes.
• Boil the ada in water till they are cooked to a tender consistency.
• Meanwhile ,boil the milk ,stirring continuously ,till it is reduced to 2/3 of it's original volume.
• Drained the cooked adas. Cool well in cold water.Drain.
• Add the adas to the boiling milk and cook continuously for 5 more minutes.
• Bring to a simmer.
• Add the sugar and elaichi powder.
• Remove from heat.
• Garnish with fried cashew nuts (preferably broken bits).
• Serve hot or after it is cooled.