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.

This creamy Ice Apple Dessert is the taste of Tamil Nadu’s summer.
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.

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