From Rava Ladoo To Palada Payasam, Explore The Diverse Flavours of Kerala With These Popular Sweets

Kerala, often regarded as God's own country, is undoubtedly a paradise of natural beauty and delicious cuisine. When it comes to sweets, Kerala has a vast variety of sweet delicacies, which are unique in their taste and texture. The rich culinary heritage of Kerala has imparted to the state, a rich variety of mouth-watering sweet dishes ranging from traditional-style ones to the latest fusion sweets. Here are a few popular sweets of Kerala that are worth the try:

1. Rava Ladoo

Rava Ladoo is a popular South Indian sweet made with roasted rava or semolina, ghee, sugar, grated coconut, and dry fruits. The crunchy texture of the rava, combined with the sweetness of the sugar, and the aroma of the cardamom makes this ladoo an irresistible treat.

2. Payasam

Payasam is one of the most popular and traditional sweet dishes of Kerala. It is prepared in every South Indian household on special occasions. It is made by boiling rice, sugar, milk, and cardamom. Payasam comes in different varieties, such as Pal Payasam, Ada pradhaman, and many more. You can either have it hot or chilled with some chopped nuts.

3. Ela Ada

Ela Ada is a stuffed rice pancake sweet that is made by blending rice flour, jaggery, grated coconut, and cardamom powder into a smooth batter and filling it with a mixture of grated coconut and jaggery. It is then wrapped in banana leaves and steam-cooked.

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4. Palada Payasam

Palada Pradhaman is Onam Sadya special payasam (Payasam Recipe). It is a creamy delicious payasam cooked with ada, milk, and sugar. Palada Pradhaman is cooked during Onam as a special dish. This dish is delicious despite having only a few simple ingredients, making it ideal for celebrations and special occasions. This is garnished with chopped almonds and nuts.

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5. Banana Halwa

This classic South Indian treat Banana Halwa is prepared by using ripe bananas and jaggery. It is both popular in South and North India. It is delicious and has a soft, spongy texture that makes it different from other South Indian sweets. This delicious treat is commonly served during festivals, weddings, and other special occasions.

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