Moong Dal Kheer (parippu Payasam)
Moong Dal Kheer, also known as Parippu Payasam, is a traditional dessert from Kerala Cuisine. This creamy and aromatic dessert is made with moong dal, jaggery, coconut milk, and a hint of cardamom, making it a delightful treat for special occasions and festivals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup moong dal
- 1 cup jaggery
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
- 10-12 cashew nuts
- 1 tbsp raisins
Instructions
- Wash the moong dal and pressure cook with 4 cups of water until soft.
- In a separate pan, melt the jaggery with a little water to make a syrup.
- Add the cooked moong dal to the jaggery syrup and mix well.
- Pour in the coconut milk and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add cardamom powder and mix well.
- In a small pan, heat ghee and fry the cashew nuts and raisins until golden. Add to the kheer.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes and remove from heat.
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
- 35g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Cooking pot Pressure cooker Pan
Tools
Ladle Mixing spoon Frying pan
Serving suggestions
Serve the Moong Dal Kheer warm or chilled as a delightful dessert after a traditional Kerala meal.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can also add a few strands of saffron to the kheer while simmering.
Cost
$8