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Parippu Pradhaman Recipe

Parippu Pradhaman is a popular kheer from Kerala made using yellow moong dal, coconut milk, jaggery, coconut, cashews and cardamom. This payasam is usually made for festivals like Onam and Vishu and also makes an integral part of Onam Sadya. The mild texture from moong dal, deep sweetness from jaggery along with the rich coconut milk gives a very nice festive flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings3 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup split yellow moong dal
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups jaggery
  • 1 cup thin coconut milk
  • 1 cup thick coconut milk
  • ¼ teaspoon dry ginger powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 3 tablespoon cashews
  • 3 tablespoon coconut
  • 3 tablespoon melted ghee

Instructions

  • Dry roast 1 cup moong dal until golden, Switch off.
  • Remove from flame, cool down rinse it well and set aside.
  • Now add 2 cups jaggery along with 1 cup water.
  • Cook until jaggery melts completely. Switch off and set aside.
  • To a heavy bottomed pan add 1 tablespoon ghee add 3 tablespoon cashews fry until golden brown remove and set aside.
  • Now add 3 tablespoon coconut pieces and fry until golden brown, remove and set aside.
  • Add rinsed, drained moong dal and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add around 4 cups water and cook until moong dal turns mushy.
  • It should turn soft and mash-able. Mash it roughly with the ladle. If you want smooth texture you can mash it well.
  • Strain and add jaggery syrup.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Cook until it becomes thick like this, now add ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder, ¼ teaspoon dry ginger powder.
  • Add 1 cup thin coconut milk first and mix until well combined.
  • Cook until it becomes slightly thick.
  • Now add 1 cup thick coconut milk.
  • Mix it well. When it starts to boil switch off. Do not cook for long after first coconut milk is added as it may curdle.
  • Add 2 tablespoon ghee along with ghee fried cashews and coconut pieces. Mix it well and switch off.
  • Enjoy hot or warm.

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Nutrition Facts
Parippu Pradhaman Recipe
Amount Per Serving (100 ml)
Calories 588 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 27mg1%
Potassium 161mg5%
Carbohydrates 91g30%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 69g77%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 68IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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