Moong Dal Payasam Recipe | Paruppu Payasam Recipe

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Servings4

AuthorSharmilee J

To a sauce pan add ½ cup crushed jaggery along with ½ cup water.
Let it melt completely, Switch off and set aside. Now jaggery syrup is ready.
Dry roast ½ cup moong dal till nice aroma comes and it turns slightly golden.
Rinse it well then transfer to cooker.
Add 1 cup water.
Pressure cook for 2 whistles. If you like smooth payasam then pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Let pressure release by itself then open and mash it with ladle.
Transfer mashed dal to a pan. Strain and add jaggery syrup.
Mix it well.
Keep flame in low medium and boil it for 5-7 minutes.
Add ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder and ½ cup milk.
Mix it well and boil for few minutes in low flame.
Finally add coconut milk.
Mix it well.
Add 1 and ½ tablespoon ghee, heat it. Add 2 tablespoon broken cashews.
Fry until golden brown. You can add raisins too if you like.
Add fried cashews to the payasam and switch off.
Mix it well. Moong dal payasam is ready.
Serve payasam hot or cold! I love it cold - thick and creamy payasam, yummm! Do give a try and enjoy!

Dal - Roast dal in medium flame, keep stirring. Rinse dal well then proceed. Dry roasting moong dal gives a nice flavor so don't skip it.
Flame- Keep in lowest flame after milk is added. Also take care while adding coconut milk, do not boil after that.
Stirring - Keep stirring every now and then to avoid burning at the bottom.
Cookware used - Always use a thick bottomed vessel or you can use your pressure cooker.
Jaggery syrup - Add jaggery syrup only after moong dal is cooked well.
Milk - You can skip milk and make it fully with coconut milk itself.
Consistency - While switching off make sure it is slightly runny as the payasam thickens with time because of the dal.
Garnishing - You can even add raisins while frying in ghee if you prefer. You can even add 2 tablespoon fried grated coconut as garnish. Ghee fry grated coconut until golden brown then add it finally.

Nutrition Facts

Moong Dal Payasam Recipe | Paruppu Payasam Recipe

Amount Per Serving (150 ml)

Calories 531 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 17mg6%

Sodium 49mg2%

Potassium 173mg5%

Carbohydrates 86g29%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 55g61%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 199IU4%

Vitamin C 0.3mg0%

Calcium 123mg12%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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