It’s hard to believe I started this blog as a passion two years ago today! To celebrate any special day I prefer making Indian sweets.To make it even more special I would like to share a Tamilian traditional recipe Pasiparupu Payasam made using moong dal / split green gram dal and jaggery to make it healthy and delicious.Moong dal is the tastiest among all the dals used in Indian cooking.It has a nice flavour that enhances the taste of the dish.
Variety of dishes can be prepared using Moong dal like tadka,makhani,salads,soups and many more.Many Nivedhyam recipes like Chakkarai pongal,Kalakandu rice,laddu ,payasam and sundal are also made using moong dal for special poojas at home.
To make this payasam you need not take any jaggery syrup ,just add the jaggery directly to the cooked dal.The addition of grated coconut and the ghee roasted nuts,caradamom,raisins makes the payasam rich and perfect for any celebration.

PREPARATION TIME : 5 MINS

COOKING TIME : 12-15 MINS

SERVES : 2-3

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup Moong dal / Pasiparuppu

1/2 cup milk

2-2 & 1/2 cup water

1/4 cup grated coconut

2 cardamoms

6 cashews

6 raisins

1&1/2 tbsp GHEE

1/4 tsp turmeric powder(optional)

METHOD

Dry roast the moong dal in 1/2 tbsp ghee for 3 mins in low flame.

Add milk and water.

Add the turmeric powder and pressure cook for 3 whistles in high flame ,reduce the flame to low and cook for 5 mins.

Add the jaggery directly to the cooked dal in low flame.Let the jaggery dissolve completely in the dal.Meanwhile ghee roast the nuts,cardamom,raisins and keep it aside.

When the jaggery is completely dissolved in the dal add grated coconut and ghee roasted nuts items.Mix well and serve warm.

Healthy Pasiparuppu Payasam is ready to serve now.