Kollam Pooram is on April 15, 2025 and is one of the biggest temple festivals in Kerala, held at the Asramam Maidan in Kollam. The festival marks the culmination of the annual temple festivities and is known for its grand elephants, traditional percussion and fireworks. Thousands of devotees and visitors come together to witness the festival and it’s an atmosphere of devotion and celebration. And as with every Indian festival, sweets are an integral part of the celebrations.
Traditional Kerala sweets like unniyappam, ada pradhaman and neyyappam are made during this time with age old recipes. But what if you could modernise these classics? Imagine the deep jaggery and coconut flavor meeting the creamy crunch of Oreo – a fusion of tradition and indulgence. The balance of traditional ingredients with the hint of chocolatey Oreo is perfect for the festival mood. Whether you’re making payasam with crushed Oreos or stuffing them inside modaks, these treats will add a fun twist to the festival.
So get ready to bring the fusion to your kitchen and party Kollam Pooram in a new way!
Oreo adds a touch of modern sweets to any traditional dessert, Kollam Pooram is a festival where people can make these desserts with twist and enjoy the celebration. Here are a few recipes with oreo to try this festive season.
Unniyappam, those crispy rice flour dumplings, are a must have during Kerala’s Pooram celebrations. Traditionally made with jaggery, banana and coconut, you can give it a festive twist by adding crushed Oreo to the batter. Voila! A chocolatey version of this classic sweet to munch on while watching the elephant processions.
Ada Pradhaman, the king of Kerala payasams, is slow cooked with rice ada, jaggery and coconut milk. Take it to the next level by blending in Oreo crumbs. The Oreo melts into the payasam and you get a caramel like jaggery and creamy chocolate mix, a perfect Pooram special.
Neyyappam is loved for its ghee, rice flour and jaggery flavors. By adding crushed Oreo to the batter you get a crunchy texture and cocoa sweetness. This gives a modern spin to a dessert that has been part of temple festivities for generations.
Kozhukatta, the South Indian cousin of modaks, is a steamed rice dumpling stuffed with coconut and jaggery. Infusing the filling with crushed Oreo makes it even more decadent. The Oreo melts slightly inside and you get a soft yet rich bite that blends tradition with a modern favorite.
Ela Ada is a Kerala classic where rice dough is stuffed with coconut and jaggery, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. Swap some of the jaggery with Oreo crumbs and you have a winner for Pooram.
Payasam is a must-have for any Kerala celebration. For Pooram, make a simple semiya or rice payasam and stir in Oreo crumbs just before serving. The biscuits dissolve slightly and it’s a chocolatey goodness.
Parippu Payasam is made with moong dal, jaggery and coconut milk. Adding Oreo crumbs to this dessert is a surprise and delicious. The deep caramel like jaggery balances the cocoa flavors perfectly.
Achappam or Kerala’s famous rose cookies are a Pooram snack staple. Dipping these crispy, mildly sweet cookies in chocolate and sprinkling Oreo crumbs on top is a perfect festive fusion - crispy, airy and chocolaty.
Rava ladoo made with roasted semolina, ghee and sugar is an easy sweet for Pooram. Mix in some Oreo crumbs while shaping the ladoos and the cocoa flavor blends with the nutty semolina making it a festival friendly, modern treat.
Coconut barfi is a Kerala favorite made with grated coconut, condensed milk and ghee. Adding Oreo crumbs to the mixture before setting it gives a soft and rich twist to this festive favorite. The result? A fudgy, coconutty and chocolaty Pooram treat!