payasam

noun
UK /pəˈjɑːsəm/
US /pəˈjɑːsəm/

Payasam is a sweet pudding from India made with milk, sugar, and rice or noodles.

My grandmother made payasam for the festival and everyone had a bowl.

SYNONYMS

kheerpuddingsweet porridgerice pudding

RELATED WORDS

dessertmilkcardamomfestivalSouth Indian cuisine

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A ceremonial sweet dish served at weddings and religious ceremonies in Kerala.

Payasam was served in small cups after the wedding ceremony.

3. Any of various South Indian sweet liquids or puddings made with dal, fruit, or vermicelli.

We tried a vermicelli payasam at the restaurant.

4. A sweet offering given to temple deities during Hindu worship.

The priest offered payasam to the deity before sharing it with worshippers.