Moong dal Payasam

Moong dal payasam is a Creamy and a delicious payasam made with yellow mung lentils (moong dal), jaggery and coconut milk. Moong dal payasam is a traditional South Indian delicacy and is also known as Parippu Payasam.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup moong dal
• 1.5 cup water
• 1/2 cup thick coconut milk
• 3/4 cup jaggery, grated
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• 10 – 12 cashew nuts
• 1 tbsp dried coconut slices
• 2 tbsp ghee

Method

• Dry roast moong dal in a pan on medium heat till you get a nice aroma.
• Pressure cook the roasted dal by adding 1.5 cup water until soft for 2 whistles.
• Prepare jaggery syrup : boil 3 – 4 tbsp water, add grated jaggery to the boiling water. Boil it on a medium heat until it is slightly thick yet runny and of pouring consistency. Drain the jaggery syrup using a strainer to remove any impurities, set aside.
• When the pressure releases, mash the cooked dal well. Make sure the dal is perfectly cooked.
• Add cardamom powder, jaggery syrup and mix well. Bring the payasam to a gentle boil.
• Pour thick coconut milk to the payasam and mix well. Turn off the flame once the payasam starts to boil.
• Heat ghee in a separate pan, fry cashew nuts and coconut until slightly golden..
• Pour fried cashew nuts and coconut over the payasam. Mix well. Serve.