Payasam : Kerala traditional sweets
Payasam is the Idian food specially served in the state of Kerla. In Kerala, Payasam gets a dedicated space in the traditional thali during festivals like Onam or during the traditional Malayalam feast popularly known as Sadhya. There are so many types of Payasam but some of the types that are easy and healthy in eating are Moong dal Payasam, Sevian Payasam, Paal Payasam, Arisi tengaay payasam and carrot payasam are the most. Traditional payasam includes ingredients like jaggery and coconut milk over sugar and dflighty milk that is used predominantly in the North Indian variants.
You will find it getting distributed as holy Prasadam in most temples across Kerala such as the Guruvayoor Temple, Sabrimala Temple and so on. Ambalappuzha pal payasam is believed to be one of the most famous and must-try varieties of payasam in Kerala. It is distributed in the Ambalappuzha Krishna Temple as prasadam and can also be bought otherwise.
Top Kerala sweet shops in Kochi
| Restaurant | Type | Cost for two | Opening hours (Mon-Sun) | Phone Number | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bikash Babu Sweets | Mithai, Fast Food | ₹250 | 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM | +91 9847120763 | Katrikadavu Bridge, Ernakulam, Near, Kaloor, Kochi |
| Sri Krishna Sweets House | Mithai | ₹100 | 10 AM to 10 PM | 0484 2354164 | Near Bharat Petroleum Bunk, M.G. Road, Pallimukku, Kochi |
| Shantilal S. Mithaiwala | Mithai | ₹150 | 10 AM to 10 PM | 0484 2229860 | 5/760, Opposite Gujrati School, Mattancherry, Kochi |
| Royal Food Park | Kerala, Chinese, North Indian | ₹350 | 9:30 AM to 10 PM | 0484 3273331, 0484 2389560 | Pooja Studio Building, Petta, Marad, Kochi |
| Hotel Aryas | Mithai, South Indian, North Indian | ₹300 | 7 AM to 8 PM | 0484 6444116 | Pump juntins, Railway Station Road, Aluva, Kochi |
| Afters Bake House | Bakery, Mithai, Desserts, Fast Food | ₹200 | 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM | +91 8606905706, +91 8606906181 | Opposite Police station, Palarivattom Junction, Palarivattom, Kochi |
| Sri Annapurna Sweets | Mithai, Gujarati, Street Food | ₹350 | 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM | +91 9567210000 | VI/2124, Gujarat Bhavan Complex, Gujarthi Road, Mattancherry, Kochi |
| AM Sweets & Bakery | Mithai, Bakery | ₹100 | 8:30 AM to 10 PM | 0484 4031040, +91 9895149492 | Padma Junction, Keerthinagar, Elamakkara, Kochi |
