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    Nungu Payasam| Palm Fruit Kheer | Ice Apple Kheer | Nungu Paal Payasam

    Posted on Jul 27, 2018 · Last Updated on Jan 23, 2022 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Nungu Payasam is prepared by simmering the milk to get reduced milk and then flavoured with Cardamom and finally Nungu is added and chilled.

    Nungu Payasam

    Nungu Payasam | Palm Fruit Kheer | Ice Apple Kheer | Nungu Paal Payasam with Step by step photos. Palm Fruit is a seasonal summer fruit with so many health benefits. It is available in plenty in the road side shop vendors in my native during the summer. Nungu Payasam is prepared by simmering the milk to get reduced milk and then flavoured with Cardamom and finally Nungu is added and chilled.

    Cardamom flavored reduced milk along with chilled ice apple is a heavenly treat and a yummy delight during the summer.Few other common Ice Apple Recipes are Nungu Sarbath, Nungu Paal. Now let’s see how to prepare Ice Apple Kheer.

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    • What is Nungu or Ice Apple
    • Health benefits of Ice Apple or Palm Fruit.
    • By-Products of Nungu or Ice Apple:
    • How to Prepare Nungu Payasam, pictorial:
    • More Ice Apple Recipes:
    • More Kheer Recipes:
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    What is Nungu or Ice Apple

    Nungu or IceApple or Toddy Palm is a summer Fruit. Iceapple is from the Palmyra Plant. It is native to the Indian or Southeast Asian continent. It is known as Ice Apple in English. ThatiChettu, or Taati Munjalu in Telugu. Tadgola or taalegari in Kannada. Pananungu or Karimpana in malayalam. Taal, taad, trinaraaj in Hindi.

    It has a sweeter taste and it is usually found in the summer season. and is very popular street food in India.

    This is how Ice Apple Looks:

    Health benefits of Ice Apple or Palm Fruit.

    Palm fruit is usually used to cool the body. It keeps the body hydrated during the summer. It is also good for digestive and stomach issues.

    By-Products of Nungu or Ice Apple:

    Jaggery a natural sweetener is from the Ice apple. Toddy a type of sweet alcohol is also from the Palm Fruit.

    Iceapple Kheer

    How to Prepare Nungu Payasam, pictorial:

       1.    Peel the Skin of the Palm Fruit and then chop them into small pieces and set  aside.

    Step 1 - Nungu Payasam | Palm Fruit Kheer | Ice Apple Kheer | Nungu Paal Payasam

    2.    Heat Milk in a saucepan, once it comes to a boil simmer the flame and continue to cook till it is reduced to half .To the reduced milk add Condensed Milk.

    Step 2 - Nungu Payasam | Palm Fruit Kheer | Ice Apple Kheer | Nungu Paal Payasam

     3.    Next add in Cardamom powder. Boil for another 5 mins in a low flame and switch off. Allow it to cool down completely.

    Step 3 - Nungu Payasam | Palm Fruit Kheer | Ice Apple Kheer | Nungu Paal Payasam

    4.    Once it’s fully cooled down add in the chopped Ice Apple Pieces .Garnish with Saffron strands. Keep it in refrigerator till you serve.

    Step 4 - Nungu Payasam | Palm Fruit Kheer | Ice Apple Kheer | Nungu Paal Payasam

    More Ice Apple Recipes:

    • Elaneer Nungu Juice | Ice Apple Tender Coconut Juice
      Ice Apple Tender Coconut Juice
    • Ice Apple Rose Milk | Nungu Rose Milk Recipe | Palm Fruit Rose Milk
      Ice Apple Rose Milk ( Nungu Rose Milk )
    • Nungu Badam Milk
      Ice Apple Badam Milk | Nungu Badam Paal

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    • Moong Dhal Kheer
      Moong Dal Kheer | Paruppu Payasam
    • Sheer Khurma
      Eid Special Sheer Khurma
    • Beetroot Kheer
      Beetroot Vermicelli Kheer
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      Apple Kheer Recipe | Apple Payasam

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    Nungu Payasam

    Nungu Payasam is prepared by simmering the milk to get reduced milk and then flavoured with Cardamom and finally Nungu is added and chilled.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 198kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 5 Palm fruit / Ice Apple / Nungu
    • 1 lit Milk
    • ⅓ cup Condensed Milk
    • ½ tsp Cardamom powder
    • Saffron few strands

    Instructions 

    • Peel the Skin of the Palm Fruit and then chop them into small pieces and set aside.
    • Heat Milk in a sauce pan, once it comes to a boil simmer the flame and continue to cook till it is reduced to half .To the reduced milk add in Condensed Milk.
    • Next add in Cardamom powder. Boil for another 5 mins in a low flame and switch off .Allow it to cool down completely.
    • Once it’s fully cooled down add in the chopped Ice Apple Pieces .Garnish with Saffron strands. Keep it in refrigerator till you serve.

    Notes

    • Ice Apple Kheer tastes best when served chilled.
    •  You can also garnish with ghee toasted nuts and dry fruits.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.7g | Protein: 5.6g | Fat: 4.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 16.9g | Calcium: 148mg
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