Moong Dal Payasam

Protein Rich & a Healthy Dessert Recipe. Moong Dal Payasam is a popular South Indian Dessert with a Intense Rich Flavor and Smooth Texture !

Ingredients :

Moong Dal - 1 Cup

Dark Jaggery - 1.5 Cup

Half a Coconut cut into small pieces

Ghee - 1 Tsp

5-6 Cashews

5-6 Raisins

Cardamom Powder - 1 Tsp

Method :

1. In a Mixer jar blend the Coconut with some warm water to a fine paste. On a strainer place a muslin cloth with a vessel below it to collect the Coconut Milk. Squeeze all the Coconut milk from the Coconut paste thoroughly. 

2. Dry Roast the Moong dal on a very low flame till it turns Aromatic.

3. Wash the Dal, add in some water & Pressure cook it for 4-5 Whistles.

4. In a pan add Jaggery with half cup water and allow it to melt. Do not boil this mixture. 

Note : You can decrease the quantity of Jaggery if you want the Payasam less sweet.  

5. Strain the Jaggery syrup in the dal and allow it to combine well and cook for 10 minutes till the mixture thickens.

6. In a Tempering Pan add Ghee and fry the Cashews and Raisins on a low flame. Add this to the Moong dal and Jaggery mixture.

7. Add Cardamom Powder, mix well & switch off the flame. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes and then add in the Fresh Coconut Milk to it. 

Note : Do not add Coconut milk while the mixture is on flame since the milk can curdle when combined with Jaggery. 

Moong Dal Payasam can be Served Hot or once it has come to Room Temperature...Do Try this Recipe & Enjoy !!