🍮 Delicious Instant Eggless Jackfruit Pudding – A Must-Try Kerala Dessert 🌴

During the jackfruit season in Kerala, we enjoy a variety of dishes made from both raw and ripe jackfruit. This Instant Eggless Jackfruit Pudding is a unique and delightful creation using ripe, soft jackfruit. Naturally sweet, aromatic, and melt-in-the-mouth, it tastes almost like ice cream — yet is completely traditional and comforting.

You may also use slightly firm ripe jackfruit if preferred. This pudding is easy to prepare, steamed to perfection, and loved by kids and jackfruit lovers alike.

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🌟 Why This Jackfruit Pudding Is Special

🍯 Naturally sweetened with jaggery
🥭 Rich jackfruit flavour without eggs
🌾 Steamed, not baked — light and soft
✨ Simple ingredients, instant preparation
🍽️ Perfect seasonal dessert for all ages

Jackfruit is rich in fibre and natural sugars, making this dessert both satisfying and nourishing.

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🧺 Ingredients

• 2 cups ripe jackfruit paste
  (Remove seeds and grind jackfruit pods in a mixer)
• 4 tablespoons melted jaggery
• 2 cups rice flour
• 2–3 pinches cardamom powder
• 1 teaspoon powdered cumin seeds (small jeera)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ghee
• Cashew nuts, for decoration

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👩‍🍳 Preparation Method

1. Prepare the Batter

In a bowl, combine:

• Jackfruit paste
• Melted jaggery
• Rice flour
• Cardamom powder
• Cumin seed powder
• Salt

Mix thoroughly to form a smooth, lump-free batter.
Use salt carefully — just enough to balance the sweetness of jaggery.

2. Prepare the Steaming Dish

Grease a steaming dish with ghee and keep it ready.
If you enjoy the aroma of ghee, you may add a little extra — but avoid excess.

Spread 1 tablespoon jaggery evenly at the bottom of the greased dish.

3. Steam the Pudding

Pour the prepared batter into the dish.
Decorate the top with cashew nuts.

Place the dish in a steamer and steam for 20–30 minutes.
Check doneness by inserting a knife or fork — it should come out clean.

4. Cool & Serve

Once cooked, switch off the stove and allow the pudding to cool completely.
Cut into pieces and serve.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve this jackfruit pudding:

• Warm or at room temperature
• As a dessert after meals
• As a healthy evening sweet for children

It pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee.

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📝 Tips for Best Results

✔ Use ripe, fragrant jackfruit for best flavour
✔ Grind jackfruit smoothly for soft texture
✔ Steam on medium heat for even cooking
✔ Do not overuse ghee or salt
✔ Allow to cool before cutting

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👵 Grandma’s Kitchen Note

Steamed jackfruit sweets have always been a part of Kerala’s seasonal cooking. With minimal ingredients and no eggs, this pudding reflects the wisdom of traditional kitchens — letting the fruit shine while enhancing it gently with spice and jaggery.

A simple seasonal dessert that brings pure comfort and nostalgia to the plate.