A Kerala Sadya is known for its elaborate spread of vegetarian dishes, but the meal often ends on an equally indulgent note. Ada Pradhaman, a rich dessert made with rice ada, jaggery and coconut milk,
is one of the most loved sweet dishes served as part of the feast.
The dessert brings together soft, cooked ada with a deep jaggery sweetness and creamy coconut milk. Fried cashews, sultanas and coconut add a little crunch and texture, while ghee gives the dish its unmistakably rich finish.
Ingredients
Ada – 50 g
Jaggery – 150 g
Coconut milk – 250 ml
Sultanas – 25 g
Cashew nuts – 25 g
Ghee – 50 ml
Cardamom powder – 5 g
Coconut – 10 g
How To Make Ada Pradhaman
1. Cook the ada:
Parboil the ada until cooked and drain the water thoroughly.
2. Prepare the jaggery syrup:
Make a syrup using jaggery and water. Strain the syrup through a muslin cloth to remove any impurities.
3. Add the ada:
Add the cooked ada to the jaggery syrup and allow it to cook well so that it absorbs the sweetness.
4. Add coconut milk:
Pour in the coconut milk and add cardamom powder. Heat the mixture gently, but do not let it boil.
5. Add the toppings:
Fry the sultanas, cashews and coconut in ghee and add them to the dessert.
6. Serve:
Give everything a gentle mix and serve the Ada Pradhaman warm or at your preferred temperature.
Onam Dates
Onam will bring Kerala’s biggest festival to life with vibrant traditions, cultural celebrations and family gatherings. Celebrated mainly in Kerala and by Malayali communities across the world, Onam is a harvest festival that represents prosperity, unity and gratitude towards nature.
The festival is closely associated with the legendary homecoming of King Mahabali and is celebrated with colourful Pookalams, traditional Onam Sadya feasts, cultural performances and community events.
Onam 2026 begins on August 16 with Atham and culminates on August 26 with Thiruvonam. Atham marks the beginning of the traditional 10-day Onam celebrations. Families start preparing their homes for the festival and create the first Athapoo Pookalam, or floral carpet.
