Paalada

Paalada is one of the most famous and talked about payasam in Kerala. It’s served in most lavish marriages and sadya. 
Ingredients:

• Paalada packet 1
• Sugar 400-500 gm
• Cardamom powder 1 tsp
• Cashew nuts a handful
• Kismis a handful
• Full cream milk 3-4 litres

Method:

You can buy ready made palada packets from the supermarket. They are easily available in many brands. 

• Open a packet and wash the Ada well.
• Boil 3-4 litres of full cream milk alin a heavy bottom big vessel and add the washed Ada into it.
• Cook till the Ada is soft and tender.
• Add the sugar and keep on stirring till the milk reduces and the payasam becomes pinkish in colour. It will take an hour or so 
• Remove from heat. 
• Now heat ghee in a small frying pan and fry the cashews and kismis separately.
• Add these and cardamom powder to the payasam
• Alternatively, you can skip the cashews and kismis and add a nice dollop offresh unsalted butter to the payasam.
• Serve it hot or chilled as per your liking.