Elaneer Payasam, also known as Tender Coconut Kheer, is a light and refreshing dessert that originates from the southern parts of India, particularly Kerala.
Grind the tender coconut flesh into smooth paste by adding ½ cup tender coconut water. Keep this aside.
Take a saucepan and pour milk into it.
Take a glass, add arrowroot powder and 2 tbsp milk into it. Mix it well. Keep aside.
Pour condensed milk and sugar into the milk. Combine well. Heat the milk.
Then add the prepared arrowroot mixture and continue stirring in low to medium flame. Boil the milk till it starts to thicken. Then turn off the flame.
Now pour the ground tender coconut flesh into the milk mixture.
Add the chopped tender coconut pieces too. Stir and remove pan from flame.
Combine well. Let it cool and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.