VegetarianDessertKerala
Kerala Style Chakka Varattiyathu Ari Payasam
Kerala Style Chakka Varattiyathu Ari Payasam is a vegetarian dessert from Kerala. It is made with jackfruit, rice, jaggery and coconut milk. This recipe serves 6 and takes about 1 hr 15 min. One serving has about 240 kcal, 4 g protein, 35 g carbs and 10 g fat.
Did you know? A unique payasam using ripe jackfruit. The fruit provides natural sweetness. The rice thickens the consistency. Coconut milk adds creaminess. Some versions use red rice for extra nutrition. The jackfruit flavor intensifies when cooked. Traditionally made during jackfruit season. The dish has a distinctive golden color from ripe jackfruit.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving

- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Dessert
- Cuisine
- Kerala
- Calories
- 240 kcal
- Protein
- 4 g
- Style
- Healthy
- Serves
- 6
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 55 min
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients (serves 6)
- 300 g jackfruit
- ½ cup raw rice
- 200 g jaggery
- 500 ml thick coconut milk
- 500 ml thin coconut milk
- 3 tbsp ghee
- 10 cashew nuts (optional)









