Name: Chakka Pradhaman (Ripe Jackfruit Kheer) recipe by Amrita Iyer at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tbsp powdered Jaggery; 4 tbsp Chakka Varatti (Jackfruit Jam); 1/2 fresh Coconut; 2 tbsp fresh Coconut chopped into small pieces; 1 tsp Dry Ginger Powder (Sonth); 1 tbsp Ghee to grease tray

ABOUT Chakka Pradhaman (Ripe Jackfruit Kheer) RECIPE

Making this Pradhaman used to take a lot of time as a lovely Jackfruit Jam called Chakka Varatti was prepared!Then fresh Coconuts used to be grated and the milk extracted.These days we get packed Chakka Varatti in the market.It can also be sourced online and brands like Thankam and Double Horse sell readymade Chakka Varatti.So just get a pack and proceed to make this infinitely delicious Pradhaman for Onam!

Ingredients Serving: 4

3 tbsp powdered Jaggery
4 tbsp Chakka Varatti (Jackfruit Jam)
1/2 fresh Coconut
2 tbsp fresh Coconut chopped into small pieces
1 tsp Dry Ginger Powder (Sonth)
1 tbsp Ghee to grease tray

Instructions

Extract Coconut Milk.Chop the half coconut into pieces or grate it.Put into a mixer jar and add 1/2 cup of water.Grind it in the jar and strain the liquid through a tea strainer.This is the first milk and will be thick.
Collect in a bowl or jug and keep aside.Repeat the procedure twice with 1/2 cups of water each time and collect the milk in another container.Keep aside till required.This is the thin coconut milk.
Heat the ghee and fry the 2 tbsp Coconut pieces till golden brown.
Put the Jaggery in a non stick pan and add 5 - 6 tbsp water to it.Bring to a boil and add the Chakka Varatti.Mix well for both the ingredients to come together.They will form a paste and have a great aroma.
Add the thin coconut milk and whisk well to combine.Bring to a boil and cook for 10 - 12 minutes on medium heat.
Take off heat and allow to cook for 10 - 15 minutes.Now add the thick coconut milk and mix well.Add the ginger powder and mix again.Top with the fried Coconut pieces.
Serve warm!

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