{"title":"Alagappa's","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlagappa's dessert mixes take the guesswork out of two sweets cooked for poojas, birthdays and festival mornings across South India and Sri Lanka. Each mix brings together the grain, sugar and flavouring in the right proportions, so the cook adds milk, water or ghee as the pack directs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe list Alagappa's in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kheer-and-payasam-mix\"\u003ekheer and payasam mix\u003c\/a\u003e collection, part of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dessert-mixes\"\u003edessert mixes\u003c\/a\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/baking-sugar-and-desserts\"\u003ebaking, sugar and desserts\u003c\/a\u003e department. The kesari mix is based on semolina, and the payasam mix makes a milky pudding, the two sweets most often made at short notice for guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKesari, known as rava kesari in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka and as sheera further west, is cooked until it leaves the sides of the pan, then finished with ghee fried cashews and raisins and set in a greased plate to cut into diamonds. Payasam is simmered with milk until creamy and served warm or chilled after a sadya, a pooja or a birthday meal. For a richer finish, add a pinch of saffron or crushed cardamom and a spoon of ghee at the end. Both sweets also travel well in a tiffin box to a temple or a family gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore unopened packets in a dry cupboard, and once opened use them soon or seal the rest tightly. To compare, see the matching mixes from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/babas\"\u003eBaba's\u003c\/a\u003e and our semolina and rava for kesari from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alagappas-kesari-mix-450g","title":"Alagappa's Kesari Mix 450g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlagappa's Kesari Mix is a ready blend of semolina, sugar, cashew and kesari colouring from Alagappa Flour Mills of Penang, Malaysia, the \"Curry King\" brand trusted since 1943. Kesari, also called rava kesari or sheera, is the golden semolina sweet offered as prasad and served at every South Indian celebration, and this mix takes the measuring out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack method is simple. Bring two cups of water to the boil with a little salt, then add one cup of kesari mix and stir for about five minutes so no lumps form. Add ghee, allowing one cup of ghee for the full 450g pack, and keep stirring until the kesari leaves the sides of the pan. Pour onto a greased tray, smooth the top and cut into diamonds once cool. For Navratri or Diwali, finish with fried cashews and raisins and a pinch of cardamom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemolina, sugar and cashew in one mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout one cup of ghee per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Malaysia, 450g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babas-kesari-mix-450g\"\u003eBaba's Kesari Mix 450g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kheer-and-payasam-mix\"\u003ekheer and payasam mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alagappa's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55240334180691,"sku":null,"price":2.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/alagappas-kesari-mix-450g-front.png?v=1791365007"},{"product_id":"alagappas-payasam-mix-300g","title":"Alagappa's Payasam Mix 300g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlagappa's Payasam Mix brings together vermicelli, sago, sugar, cardamom and cashews in one packet, from Alagappa Flour Mills of Penang, Malaysia, a brand trusted since 1943. Payasam is the milky South Indian pudding served at festivals, weddings and temple offerings, and this mix gives you the classic semiya and javvarisi version without measuring each ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoil six cups of water and add the whole packet, stirring so the vermicelli and sago do not stick. Simmer until the sago turns clear and the vermicelli is soft. Then pour in one or two cups of milk, depending on how rich you like it, bring back to a gentle boil and serve hot. For Navratri, Dussehra or Diwali, temper extra cashews and raisins in a spoonful of ghee and stir them in just before serving. The payasam thickens as it cools, so loosen with a little warm milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVermicelli, sago, cardamom and cashew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix cups of water and one or two of milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe hot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Malaysia, 300g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babas-payasam-mix-300g\"\u003eBaba's Payasam Mix 300g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kheer-and-payasam-mix\"\u003ekheer and payasam mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alagappa's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55240335229267,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/alagappas-payasam-mix-300g-front.png?v=1791365017"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/collections\/brand-alagappas.png?v=1790851510","url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/alagappas.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}