Dessert normally forms the 3rd course of a traditional meal.   It is had before the last course (which is normally curd rice with pickles).

Dessert varies from occasion to occasion,  but the most predominant one is the payasam..it is a sweet dish made essentially from milk.

The various types of  payasam are listed here...other sweets which are characteristic of Southern India can be found under the Sweets menu of the Snacks section.

                Paal Payasam                                        Payathamparuppu Payasam
                Javarisi Payasam                                  Badam Kheer
                Semiya Payasam                                   Steamed pal payasam
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