HOW TO MAKE PAYASAM, MY FAVORITE INDIAN DESSERT – With Rajiv Surendra

Payasam is a traditional sweet pudding that’s served as desert at every Tamil wedding I’ve ever been to! I’ve had a craving for it recently, and today I share my mom’s recipe for making this wonderful dessert.

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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 0:00 | Introduction to Tamil Wedding Dessert
• 0:55 | Childhood Food Cravings and Nostalgia
• 1:45 | What is Payasam – Traditional Tamil Dessert
• 2:04 | Cooking for One – Self-Care Philosophy
• 3:13 | Introduction to Sago Pearls and Tapioca
• 4:19 | Starting the Cooking Process
• 5:12 | Adding Cardamom Flavoring
• 6:01 | Different Variations of Payasam
• 7:23 | Traditional Jaggery from Sri Lanka
• 9:15 | Sustainable Packaging and Palm Leaf Containers
• 10:03 | Adding Semiya Vermicelli Noodles
• 11:26 | The Beautiful Pantry Cupboard Tour
• 12:19 | Preparing Cashews and Raisins
• 14:00 | Kitchen Wisdom – Cleaning While Cooking
• 16:03 | Tempering with Ghee in the Tadka Pan
• 18:01 | Story of the Wooden Spurtle
• 19:45 | Adding Condensed Milk for Sweetness
• 21:17 | Removing Cardamom Shells
• 22:31 | Final Assembly and Plating
• 23:42 | Tasting and Texture Description
• 24:13 | Cultural Significance and Family Memories

💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
• Payasam Recipe
• Tamil Wedding Food Traditions
• Kalyana Saapadu Explained
• Cooking for One Person
• Self-Care Through Cooking
• South Indian Desserts
• Sago Pearls vs Tapioca Pearls
• Authentic Semiya Noodles
• Cardamom Flavoring Techniques
• Jaggery from Sri Lanka
• Palm Sugar Traditional Methods
• Sustainable Palm Leaf Packaging
• Ghee and Clarified Butter Uses
• Tadka Pan Cooking Method
• Condensed Milk in Desserts
• Golden Raisins and Cashew Garnish
• Living Alone Lifestyle
• Nostalgic Childhood Foods
• Tamil Grocery Shopping
• Sri Lankan Cooking Traditions
• Mason Jar Pantry Organization
• Kitchen Time Management
• Cleaning While Cooking Tips
• Cassava and Tapioca Differences
• Traditional Sugar Alternatives
• Coconut Milk Variations
• Rice Pudding Comparisons
• Indian Kitchen Staples
• Toronto Family Food Memories
• Cultural Food Heritage
• Anti-Plastic Movement
• Recycling and Sustainability
• Palm Tree Products
• Vegetarian Tamil Meals
• Wedding Feast Desserts
• Pioneer Village Memories
• Wooden Kitchen Tools
• Food Coloring vs Natural Ingredients
• Saffron in Indian Desserts
• Meal Preparation Philosophy
• Making My Mom’s Traditional Payasam at Midnight | Tamil Wedding Dessert Recipe

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