VegetarianDessertSouth India
Nungu Payasam
Nungu Payasam is a vegetarian dessert from South India. It is made with ice apple, jaggery, coconut milk and cardamom. One serving has about 180 kcal, 3 g protein, 25 g carbs and 8 g fat.
Did you know? A rare summer delicacy using ice apple (nungu) pulp. The fruit grows in palmyra palms. Jaggery enhances the natural sweetness. Coconut milk adds richness. The payasam has a unique jelly-like texture. Traditionally served in banana leaves. Ice apples are naturally cooling - perfect for hot climates. The dish is seasonal as nungu is available only for a few months.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving
- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Dessert
- Cuisine
- South India
- Calories
- 180 kcal
- Protein
- 3 g
- Style
- Healthy
Main ingredients
- ice apple
jaggery
coconut milk
cardamom
Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.
