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pradhaman

A Kerala Indian term for a rich sweet pudding or payasam made for festivals and ceremonies.

ˈpɹædˌhæmən52 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026

A Kerala Indian term for a rich sweet pudding or payasam made for festivals and ceremonies. Typically prepared with rice, lentils, or plantain in a base of coconut milk and jaggery, pradhaman is central to Kerala sadya (feast) tradition. The word carries strong cultural and ritual connotations beyond its culinary meaning.

No Onam sadya is complete without a generous serving of pradhaman to finish.
Origin: From Malayalam 'pradhaman', related to Sanskrit 'pradhana' (chief, primary), suggesting it is the principal sweet of a feast. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(India, cooking) pudding.

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