Kadalai Paruppu Payasam aka Channa Dal Payasam is a delicious jaggery and coconut milk based payasam specially prepared during festivals and special occasions. It is made of channa dal, jaggery and coconut milk. At the end ghee roasted coconut pieces, cashewnuts and raisins are mixed with the payasam and served hot or chilled.

Kadalai Paruppu Payasam (Channa Dal Payasam)

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By Akum Raj Jamir

Jan, 7th

670

Servings
4 persons
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
8 - 10

Ingredients

  • 100 grams channa dal
  • 1 cup jaggery
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
  • 4 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
  • 2-3 tablespoon coconut small pieces
  • 8-10 cashews
  • 1 tablespoon raisins
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • In a sauce pan add the grated jaggery and add water just upto immersing level.
  • Heat it a bit and take off the heat. Let the jaggery dissolve in the hot water. Later strain it if required and keep aside.
  • In a pressure cooker add the channa dal and about half cup water just add water upto immersing level and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
  • Now add the jaggery, ginger powder, cardamom powder to the cooked dal and bring to boil. Let it simmer for 2-3 mins.
  • Add the coconut milk and when it is about to boil take off the heat.
  • Heat ghee in a pan. Add the coconut peices, cashewnuts and raisins and fry till golden.
  • Pour this over the payasam and mix well.
  • Serve hot or chilled.

Notes/Tips

The dal should not be overcooked and mushy. Authentically coconut milk is used but you may use normal cow milk. If ginger powder is not available, use very finely grated ginger. Use 2-3 crushed cardamom if powder is not available.