Pazham Pradhaman

Introduction
Pazham Pradhaman is a rich dessert made with Kerala bananas, jaggery, and coconut milk. It is a mainstay offering in Onam Sadyas and temple prasadam.

1. Preparing Bananas
   Ingredients:

• 2 ripe Nendran bananas (steamed & mashed)

Instructions:

• Steam bananas, peel, mash finely.

2. Making Payasam
   Ingredients:

• ¾ cup melted jaggery

• 1 cup coconut milk (first & second extract)

• Ghee-roasted cashews & raisins

• A pinch of dry ginger & cardamom

Instructions:

• Cook mashed banana in jaggery.

• Add coconut milk slowly. Simmer and finish with spices and nuts.

Pro Tips

• Always use Nendran for best flavor.

• Don’t boil after adding thick coconut milk.

Serving Suggestions

• Served during Onam and temple feasts on banana leaves.

Fun Fact
Pazham Pradhaman is often first offered to the deity before being distributed to the devotees.