Payasam fetes usher in the sweet notes of Onam in Kerala
The Hindu
Different kinds of the pudding, including payasam cake, are on the market for those who do not want to stop with one in Thiruvanthapuram
For any celebrations in Kerala, payasam is a must. Be it cereals cooked in milk or coconut milk or a rich blend of fruit, jaggery and ghee cooked in coconut milk, payasam brings up the grand finale of feasts and celebrations. The annual Payasam Mela conducted by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) for more than 30 years, during Onam, is a much-awaited one. Packed in half- and one-litre containers, the festival used to attract long queues at KTDC’s Grand Chaitram in Thiruvananthapuram.More Related News

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