Moong Dal Payasam

Ingredients list for Moong Dal Payasam

• 1 cup Split green gram skinless (dhuli moong dal)
• 10-12 Coconut slices
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 6-8 Cashewnuts
• 6-8 Raisins
• 10-12 Coconut pieces
• 1½ cups Jaggery (gur) roughly chopped
• to taste Salt
• ¾ cup Coconut milk

Method

1. Dry roast split green gram in a pressure cooker till lightly browned. Remove on a plate.
2. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan, add almonds and sauté for a minute and set aside. Add cashewnuts, raisins, coconut pieces and sauté till lightly browned. Transfer in a bowl and set aside.
3. Add the roasted gram and sauté for 2-3 minutes to the cooker. Add 4 cups water and mix well. Cover the cooker and cook under pressure on low heat till the 4-5 whistles.
4. Open the lid when the pressure reduces completely. Add jaggery and salt and mix well. Cook till the jaggery melts.
5. Add coconut milk and mix well. Cook on medium heat till the mixture thickens.
6. Add the remaining coconut slices and sautéed nuts and reserving some for garnishing and mix well.
7. Serve hot garnished with reserved with coconut slices and nuts.