Paasi Paruppu Payasam, also known as Moong Dal Kheer, is a delightful combination of health and indulgence. This traditional South Indian dessert is made using yellow moong dal, jaggery, and coconut milk, resulting in a dish that’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.
It’s often prepared during festivals like Pongal, Navratri, and Tamil New Year, symbolizing prosperity and good health.
The natural sweetness of jaggery, combined with the creamy texture of moong dal and the richness of coconut milk, makes this payasam a wholesome treat. It’s an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy a dessert without compromising on nutrition.
In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the steps to prepare Paasi Paruppu Payasam in pressure cooker, along with tips for enhancing its flavor and texture. Whether you’re celebrating a festival or simply craving something sweet and healthy, this recipe is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Paasi paruppu/green gram dhal(Moong dal) -1/2 cup
Jaggery-3/4-1 cup
Coconut milk-1/2 cup
Cashews and raisins-few
Cardamom powder-1/4 tsp
Ghee-1 Tbsp
Saffron strings-few
Recipe Video
Method
👉Dry roast the moong dal in medium flame until nice aroma comes and the dal turns light golden brown colour.Transfer to a bowl and allow it to cool down a bit. Now wash the dal well.
👉Place the dal in a pressure cooker,add 1 1/2 cups of water. Pressure cook for 3 whistles and switch off the gas and allow the pressure to subside completely.
👉Meanwhile dissolve jaggery in 1/2 cup water bring to a boil and strain it to remove impurities set aside.
👉Now once the pressure is released open the cooker and mash the dal lightly.Again switch on the gas.
👉To this dal add the jaggery syrup mix well and allow it to boil for 5 mins .
👉Add cardamom powder.
👉Once the payasam has thickened a bit fry cashews and raisins in 1 Tbsp ghee and add it to the payasam mix well.
👉Add few saffron strings.
👉Now switch off the gas and allow the payasam to cool down for 2 mins before adding the coconut milk (this is done to prevent curdling).
👉Add the coconut milk and mix well.
👉Make sure that you take the payasam in slightly watery consistency as it will thicken overtime.
👉Serve.
Preparation time-20 mins
Serves-4-5
Note -
✍️Instead of coconut milk you can add milk.
✍️This payasam can be served without adding any milk or coconut milk .
✍️Make sure to cook the dal perfectly it should not be mushy.
✍️Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preference.
✍️Instead of jaggery you can add sugar too.
✍️Keep stirring the payasam inbetween as it tends to burn.
✍️Take the payasam in slightly watery consistency as it will thicken overtime.
