Moong Dal Payasam (Pasi Paruppu Payasam)

A rich, creamy and absolutely delicious dessert made during festivals or special occasions.

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Moong Dal Payasam or Pasi Paruppu Payasam or Moong Dal Kheer is a traditional dish from Tamil Nadu, India. It is usually served during festivals like Deepavali and Navaratri.

It has a silky texture and taste of sweetness from jaggery. The addition of ghee or coconut milk makes it rich and creamy.

It is usually served cold, but can also be served warm or hot.

The dish has many variations that are made with different types of rice, lentils, and spices.

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Moong Dal Payasam (Pasi Paruppu Payasam / Moong Dal Kheer) Recipe

A rich, creamy and absolutely delicious dessert made during festivals or special occasions.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: South Indian, Tamil Nadu

Keyword: Moong Dal Kheer

Servings: 2 people

Ingredients for Moong Dal Payasam (Pasi Paruppu Payasam / Moong Dal Kheer)

• 200 g Moong Dal
• 200 g Jaggery
• 2 cup Condensed Milk
• 2 to 3 tsp Ghee
• little Cardamom Powder

To Garnish

• few Saffron Strands

How to make Moong Dal Payasam (Pasi Paruppu Payasam / Moong Dal Kheer)

• Dry roast the moong dal and remove.
• Rinse the roasted dal and pressure cook with enough water until 2 to 3 whistles.
• Heat a pan over medium flame.
• Add 1/4 cup of water and add the jaggery.
• Stir well until fully dissolved.
• Once dissolved, strain this mixture and add to the cooked dal.
• Place it over low flame and simmer for a minute.
• Add the ghee, condensed milk and cardamom powder.
• Stir well and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from flame.
• Garnish with saffron strands.
• Serve hot or chilled.

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