Elaneer Payasam

Elaneer Payasam means the Tender Coconut Kheer, is a quick and delicious dessert prepared with tender coconut water, milk, tender coconut flesh, and coconut milk. One can serve it chill and so it tastes fantastic. This article discusses the Elaneer Payasam.

It is easy to make and needs very few ingredients.

Milk – 2 cups
Sugar – 1/4 cup
Tender coconut flesh – 3/4 cup
Tender coconut water – 1/2 cup
Coconut milk – 3/4 cup
Cardamon powder – 1/4 tsp

Step – 1

Boil 2 cups of milk until it reduces to 1 1/2 cup.

Add 1/4 cup of sugar, boil until the sugar dissolves.

Turn off the heat now and let it cool completely.

Step -2

Blend 3/4 cup of tender coconut flesh along with 1/2 cup of tender coconut water.

Step -3 

Extract coconut milk – For this, blend 1 cup of grated coconut with 1 cup of lukewarm water and also strain it using a muslin cloth or strainer.

Now, the homemade coconut milk is ready.

Step – 4

Mix together the reduced milk, 1/4 tsp cardamom powder, coarsely ground tender coconut mixture and 3/4 cup of coconut milk.

Refrigerate for 4-5 hours. Tender coconut payasam or Elaneer Payasam is ready. Serve chilled.

You can even add cashew nuts by doing a mild sautee in ghee.

Benefits: 

• Tender coconut is rich in potassium and hence helps keep the kidneys healthy.
• It acts as a diuretic to flush extra water out of the body and also prevents kidney stones.
• It is likely a safe drink for adults and kids.

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