Learn how to make Sweet Potato Coconut Milk Payasa for Shravan vrat with fresh coconut milk, sweet potato, jaggery, and cardamom. A quick, nourishing, Ayurvedic-inspired recipe that's perfect for busy workdays and requires no reheating.
Observing a Shravan vrat while managing work? Finding something that's quick to make, nourishing, and easy to carry isn't always easy.
Try this quick and nourishing Shravan vrat recipe made with fresh coconut milk, sweet potato, jaggery, and cardamom. Inspired by the traditional Coastal Karnataka Genasu Kayi Haalu, this wholesome payasa/ kheer can be enjoyed without reheating, making it perfect for busy workdays.
Inspired by the traditional Coastal Karnataka Genasu Kayi Haalu, this Sweet Potato Coconut Payasa is made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. It comes together in minutes, doesn't need reheating, and makes for a comforting vrat-friendly meal at home or the office.
Ingredients
▪️2 medium sweet potatoes
▪️1½ cups freshly extracted thick coconut milk
▪️3-4 tbsp grated jaggery / liquid jaggery
▪️½ tsp cardamom powder
Method
Step 1: Cook the Sweet Potato
Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and boil or steam until soft. Peel the skin, grate them, and allow them to cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare Fresh Coconut Milk
Blend freshly grated coconut with a little warm water and strain through a muslin cloth or fine sieve to extract thick fresh coconut milk.
Step 3: Prepare the Jaggery Syrup
Dissolve the grated jaggery or liquid jaggery in the coconut milk. Strain if required to remove any impurities and let it cool.
Step 4: Prepare the Kheer
In a bowl, combine the grated sweet potato, fresh coconut jaggery milk, and cardamom powder. Mix gently until everything is well combined.
Step 5: Garnish & Serve
Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Ayurvedic Benefits
According to Ayurveda, Shravan falls during Varsha Ritu, when digestion (Agni) is believed to become weaker. During this season, freshly prepared, wholesome foods made with simple ingredients are often preferred. This Sweet Potato Coconut Milk Kheer is light to prepare, naturally satisfying, and a refreshing addition to your Shravan vrat meals.
▪️ Provides Sustained Energy During Fasting
Sweet potato is naturally rich in complex carbohydrates, making it a wholesome ingredient that helps keep you satisfied during fasting hours.
▪️ Made with Fresh Coconut Milk
Fresh coconut milk gives the payasa a naturally creamy texture while adding nourishment and freshness to every spoonful.
▪️ Naturally Sweetened with Jaggery
Jaggery complements the natural sweetness of sweet potato, offering a traditional alternative to refined sugar.
▪️ Traditionally Flavoured with Cardamom
Cardamom adds a pleasant aroma and has traditionally been used in Ayurvedic cooking to support comfortable digestion.
