Kadalebele Payasa (coconut And Jaggery Sweet)

Kadalebele Payasa is a traditional sweet dish from Mangalurean Cuisine, made with coconut, jaggery, and chana dal. It is a creamy and delicious dessert that is often prepared during festivals and special occasions.

Vegan Gluten Free Dessert Mangalurean Coconut Jaggery Chana Dal Sweet Traditional
Kadalebele Payasa (coconut And Jaggery Sweet)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chana dal
  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • 1 cup jaggery
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 10-12 cashew nuts
  • 1 tbsp raisins

Instructions

  1. Wash the chana dal and pressure cook with 2 cups of water until soft.
  2. In a separate pan, melt the jaggery with 2 cups of water to make a syrup.
  3. Add the cooked chana dal and grated coconut to the jaggery syrup and mix well.
  4. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add cardamom powder and mix well.
  6. In a small pan, heat ghee and fry the cashew nuts and raisins until golden. Add this to the payasa and mix well.
  7. Simmer for another 5 minutes and then remove from heat.
  8. Serve hot or cold as per preference.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
5g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Pressure cooker Pan Serving bowls

Tools

Spatula Mixing spoon

Serving suggestions

Kadalebele Payasa can be served as a dessert after a traditional Mangalurean meal.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to cook the chana dal until soft to achieve the perfect creamy texture for the payasa.

Cost

$5