Moong Daal Payasam

Payasam is the South-Indian cousin to the North-Indian Kheer or Halwa (depending upon how it is made). It is a famous and much loved dessert that is one of the favorites of the country.   It is a simple yet soulful food that is cooked on auspicious occasions and celebrations are incomplete without it. Today we will share a yummy Payasam recipe with you.

INGREDIENTS

• 200 gm Moong Daal
• 4 Tablespoon Ghee
• 4-5 sticks cinnamon
• 4 pods green cardamom
• 4 sachets of Kaloree 1
• 1/2 cup thick coconut milk
• ½ cup milk
• Water

SERVINGS: 4

RECIPE

1. Soak moong dal in water.
2. Heat some ghee in a pan and add cinnamon and green cardamom. Saute for a minute.
3. Drain the dal and add it to the cooking mixture. Add water and cook for sometime. Remove and leave it to cool.
4. Blend the dal to make a thick puree.
5. Heat ghee in a pan and add the dal paste, green cardamom powder, coconut milk and milk. Cook for sometime.
6. Let it cool and add the Kaloree 1 Sachets.

Your Moong Daal Payasam is ready!

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