Moong Dal Payasam/ Paruppu Payasam

Moong Dal Payasam/ Paruppu Payasam

Recipe Cuisine: Indian  |  Recipe Category: Sweet | Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

• Moong Dal/ Pasi Paruppu - 1/2 cup
• Jaggery - 1/4 Cup (Adjust as per your taste)
• Milk - 1/2 Cup
• Water - As needed
• Ghee - 1 &1/2 tsp
• Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
• Cashew nuts - 6
• Grated coconut -3 tsp 
• Salt - 1/2 pinch

Method:

Step 1:

• Heat 1/2 tsp ghee in a cooker, Add Moong dal in it, Roast it until colour turns little golden
• Add Water ( 3/4 Cup approx) in it, Pressure cook for 3 whistles
• Open the cooker and mash the dal nicely.
• Take a pan, Dissolve jaggery in very less water and filter it to remove any impurities.
• Add Dissolved jaggery in the cooked moong dal, Mix well
• Now Add Milk in it allow it to boil, Mix well

Step 2:

• Add a pinch of salt in the cooker for extra taste
• Heat a tsp of ghee in a pan and fry cashew nuts. Transfer the cooked moong dal in the same pan.
• Lastly Add grated coconut and Cardamom powder, Mix well for 3 to 4 mins.
• Switch off the flame, serve hot

Notes

• Ensure the milk you are going to use should be in room temperature.
• You can adjust the consistency of the payasam by increasing or decreasing the quantity of milk.
• Take care not to burn the moong dal while roasting.