Ada Pradhaman Recipe
Ada Pradhaman is a traditional sweet dish hailing from the state of Kerala in India, known for its rich and complex flavors. It is a type of payasam, a sweet pudding, made by cooking ada, a type of rice-based dumpling, in a mixture of milk, coconut milk, and jaggery. The dish is flavored with a variety of spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and is often garnished with cashews, raisins, and coconut bits. The dish is known for its delicate balance of sweet and savory, with the creamy milk and coconut milk complementing the nuttiness of the ada and the depth of the jaggery.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ada
- 3 cups Milk 3 cups
- 1 cup Coconut milk 1 cup
- 1 cup jaggery / gur 1 cup
- cardamom powder 1 tsp
- 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp
- 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp
- 1/4 cup cashew 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup Raisins 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup coconut 1/4 cup
- 1 tbsp ghee / clarified butter 1 tbsp
Instructions
Pre-Cooking Prep Steps
- Soak the ada in water for 2 hours. Drain and keep it aside.
- Heat ghee in a pan and roast the cashews and raisins until they turn golden brown. Keep it aside
- Heat a pan and dry roast the coconut bits until they turn golden brown. Keep it aside.
Cooking Steps
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, add milk, coconut milk and bring it to a boil.
- Add the ada and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the ada is fully cooked.
- Add the jaggery, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder and stir well until the jaggery is fully dissolved.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
- Add the roasted cashews, raisins, and coconut bits and mix well.
- Serve hot or chilled as desired.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Notes & Tips
Notes & Comments
- Ada Pradhaman can be served hot or chilled, depending on preference.
- The ratio of jaggery to coconut milk can be adjusted to personal preference.
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream instead of cow's milk and ghee.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Ada Pradhaman Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
756
% Daily Value*
Fat
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
17
g
106
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
32
mg
11
%
Sodium
188
mg
8
%
Potassium
548
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
120
g
40
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
60
g
67
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
298
IU
6
%
Vitamin B1
0.2
mg
13
%
Vitamin B2
0.3
mg
18
%
Vitamin B3
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
0.2
mg
10
%
Vitamin B12
1
µg
17
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Vitamin D
2
µg
13
%
Vitamin E
0.2
mg
1
%
Vitamin K
3
µg
3
%
Calcium
274
mg
27
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
Magnesium
83
mg
21
%
Zinc
2
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.