Sadya Ready-aano? 🍌 Onam is all about the grand spread, family togetherness, and that legendary finale — Palada Payasam. But who says feast mode has to end in a massive sugar slump on the sofa?
At MoNKo, we believe you should never have to trade festive nostalgia for health. With our 1:1 Monk Fruit Sweetener, your Payasam gets that exact slow-caramelized sweetness, silky texture, and golden hue — without a single gram of refined sugar!
🔥 The MoNKo Payasam Flex:
- Zero Refined Sugar & Zero Glycemic Spike
- Same slow-simmered golden caramel flavor
- 100% Amma & Grandma approved!
🛒 What You Need (Ingredients)
- Full-Fat Whole Milk: 1.5 Liters (for that rich, creamy texture)
- Ada (Rice Flakes for Payasam): 50g (washed and drained)
- MoNKo Everyday Sweet: 1/2 cup (adjust 1:1 to your sweet tooth preference)
- Ghee: 2 Tablespoons
- Cardamom Powder: 1/2 tsp (freshly crushed)
- Cashews & Raisins: 10-12 each (for the golden fry)
👩🍳 The Cook-Along (Step-by-Step)
- Prep the Milk base: In a thick-bottomed brass uruli or heavy pan, bring 1.5 liters of milk to a gentle boil on medium heat. Reduce flame and let it simmer until it reduces by about 25%.
- Softening the Ada: In a separate pan, heat 1 tsp ghee and lightly roast the washed Ada for 2 minutes. Add it into the simmering milk. Let the Ada cook until tender and translucent (about 15-20 minutes).
- The MoNKo Magic Moment: Add 1/2 cup of MoNKo Everyday Sweet directly into the thick, bubbling milk. Stir well. Watch as MoNKo seamlessly dissolves into the milk, developing that iconic pale-pinkish creamy shade!
- Flavor Infusion: Sprinkle the freshly crushed cardamom powder and let the Payasam simmer for another 5-7 minutes on low flame to lock in the aroma.
- The Golden Ghee Tadka: In a small pan, melt the remaining ghee. Fry cashews till golden, toss in raisins until plump, and pour over the Payasam!
💡 Pro MoNKo Tip for Sadya Champions:
Serve your Palada Payasam warm on a fresh banana leaf after Sadya, or chill it overnight for an ice-cream-like luxury dessert. Zero calories from sweetener, zero regret, 100% celebration! 🌴🎉