South Indian How To Make Nungu Payasam — South India’s Delightful Summer Dessert
Beat the heat with this traditional South Indian Nungu Payasam recipe, a creamy, refreshing summer dessert made with ice apple, milk, and jaggery. Perfect for hot days and festive meals.
25 Mins
Total time
15 Mins
Cook Time
15 Mins
Prep Time
4 People
Serves
Easy Difficulty
Veg
Diet
Ingredients
- 8 Piece Nungu (Ice Apple)
- 2 Cup Full Fat Milk
- 0.5 Cup Condensed Milk
- 4 Tablespoon Jaggery
- 2 Pinch Cardamom Powder
- 5 Piece Cashew
- 1 Teaspoon Ghee
- Saffron Strands
Main Procedure
Step 1
Heat a pan and add ghee to it. Roast cashews until they turn golden.
Step 2
In the same pan, boil milk and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
Add the condensed milk and stir it well.
Step 4
Lower the heat and add jaggery. Stir until its fully dissolved.
Step 5
Turn off the heat and let it cool down.
Step 6
Once the payasam is slightly warm, add chopped nungu and mix.
Step 7
Refrigerate for 30 minutes or serve chilled with roasted cashews on top.