MOONG DAL PAYASAM

Moong dal payasam is a healthy dish which can be given to any age group. It's best delicacy for all functions or party. This just takes few minutes u will yummy delicacy which can go straight into your tummy. It's rich in protein and iron content. Being mom of two kids both love this recipe so much they eat a lot. This so easy to make with just few ingredients in your kitchen. This will be great dessert.

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PREPARATION: 5 mins

COOKING TIME: 15 mins

TOTAL TIME: 20 mins

INGREDIENTS:

Moong dal - 1 cup

Water - 3 cup

Jaggery - 3/4 cup

Grated coconut - 1/2 cup

Cashew - 15

Raisin - 15

Ghee - 2 tbsp

METHOD:

1. Dry roast moong dal till nice aroma comes.

2. Wash moong dal, add water and pressure cooker it for 3 whistles.

3. Meanwhile, melt jaggery by adding little water, dissolve it and strain.

4. In a pan add ghee and roast cashews and raisins till golden colour.

5. In the same pan roast coconut till golden brown.

6. Once the whistle goes of mash the dal, then add 1/2 cup water and jaggery water. Allow it to come to boil and simmer it for 5 mins.

7. Before you turn off the stove, add cashew, raisin and grated coconut give it a toss.

Serve it hot.

PICTORIAL:

Take your ingredients.

Roast moong dal.

Pressure cook moong dal.

Melt jaggery.

Roast coconut.

Roast cashew and raisin.

Mash moong dal.

Combine moong dal and jaggery. Let it come to boil.

Add cashew, raisin and coconut and give a toss.

Serve hot.

TIPS:

• Jaggery sweetness can be adjusted as per your taste.

• The more coconut you add, it enhances the flavour.

• By adding 1/8 tsp of salt, the flavour goes to next level.