In this section we are going to see many varities of payasams. As for as I know, North Indians like sweets very much but they prepare limited varities of payasams. But we South Indians, used to prepare many varities of payasams.

Already I have given 3 payasams in Krishna Jayanthi thread. So let us see other types here.

1. Pal Payasam
2. Aval Payasam
3. Akkaravadisal

4. Coconut Milk Payasam (Thenga pal payasam)

Ingredients:
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