Dal Payasam

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 4

Authentic and rich Dal Payasam recipe for dessert lovers

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

22g

Fat

14g

Dal Payasam is a popular sweet dish in South India, especially in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Payasam refers to any sweet pudding made with milk, coconut milk, lentils, or rice. The addition of jaggery gives it a distinct flavor and color. It is usually served warm or chilled, as a dessert or as part of a festival feast. This dish is often made during Onam, a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, and served with traditional Kerala sadhya (feast). The nutty flavor and creamy texture of this dish make it a perfect way to end any meal.

Instructions

1.	Heat ghee in a pan and add mung dal, gram dal, and cashews.
2.	Fry until the dals turn golden brown.
3.	Pressure cook the fried dals with 3 cups of water until they are soft and mushy.
4.	Add powdered jaggery to the cooked dal and mix well.
5.	Cook on medium flame until the jaggery dissolves and the dal thickens.
6.	Add cardamom powder and mix well.

PROS

Dal Payasam is a traditional South Indian dessert that is nutritious, rich, and delicious.

The combination of lentils and jaggery provides a good source of protein and iron.

CONS

The use of jaggery and ghee can make it a high-calorie dessert.

It may not be suitable for people with diabetes and other health conditions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mung dal and gram dal are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron, potassium, and magnesium.
Jaggery is a natural sweetener that provides energy and aids digestion.
Cardamom is known to boost metabolism and aid in digestion.

	1 cup mung dal
	1 cup powdered jaggery
	1 tablespoon gram dal
	1 teaspoon cardamom powder
	8 cashews
	ghee