Tender Coconut Pudding (Karikku Payasam)

I love to have coconut water during the scorching summers. It is nature"s electrolyte supplement and is a healthier drink than other juices which are loaded with sugar.. i also love to eat the fruits pulp..i tried a different kind of sweet today with these...though i had heard of it i ve never tried a karikku payasam before..

Its a super tasty sweet..and is easy to prepare as well..

Ingredients

Tender coconuts- 4

Sugar- 2 cups

Milk- 1 litre

Cashew nuts- 4-5

Cardamom- 4-5 pods, finely ground

Procedure

Blend the coconut pulp and coconut water in a blender. Let there be small pieces of cocont pulp, dont make it too fine.

Now heat a thick bottomed vessel and heat sugar until it melts and is golden in color. Keep stirring or lumps will form.Be sure that you dont overheat or your payasam will end up bitter. Add the blended mixture into the caramel.

Keep stirring for about 10 minutes allowing the coconut pieces to cook well. Add milk ,bring to a boil and cook for another 5 minutes.
Heat a pan and fry cashews and kismis and garnish on top of the payasam. Serve your payasam either hot or chilled.