Kujje Payasa (Jackfruit Dessert)

Kujje Payasa is a traditional Indian dessert made with ripe jackfruit, which is known as the ‘fruit of the gods’ in Southeast Asia.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Kujje Payasa (Jackfruit Dessert)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Ripe Jackfruit
• 2 cup Coconut Milk
• 1 cup Jaggery
• 2 tablespoon Rice Flour
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
• 1 tablespoon Ghee
• 1 tablespoon Cashew nuts
• 1 tablespoon Raisins

Instructions

1. Remove the seeds from the jackfruit and cut it into small pieces.
2. In a large pot, add the jackfruit pieces, jaggery, and water. Boil until the jackfruit is soft.
3. In a separate bowl, mix rice flour with water to form a smooth paste.
4. Add the rice flour paste to the pot and cook until the mixture thickens.
5. Add coconut milk and cardamom powder to the pot and simmer for a few minutes.
6. In a small pan, heat ghee and fry cashew nuts and raisins until golden.
7. Garnish the dessert with fried cashew nuts and raisins.
8. Let it rest for an hour before serving.
9. Serve the Kujje Payasa chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 40g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.