Moongdal payasam is a tasty sweet which has a cooling effect on the body. Thus, with summer at its peak, you can enjoy this delicacy. Moreover, with Ugadi round the corner, it may be in the wish list.
Each state have adapted their own method of cooking. The North Karnataka recipe I had written long time back. You can check it here.Today, I am presenting to you Mangalorean style or Udupi style ( South Canara) style of this payasam.
Coconut milk is used here. I have grinded cashews with a little coconut and mixed it. Thus it is both vegan and gluten free food.
With Ugadi approaching, I am planning to write a few good posts and finally make a collection of recipes too from bloggers for you. Please do keep watching this space.
moongdal payasa
- Moongdal 1cup
- ghee 2tsp
- coconut milk 2 cup
- jaggery 1cup
- grated coconut 1tbsp
- cashew 6
- cardamom 4
- Wash the moongdal and keep it aside. Take a thick bottom pan,add the ghee and roast the moong dal. Add water and cook it. Alternately, you can put it in the pressure cooker at this stage.
- But, this does not require much time, so I prefer to cook by the direct method. Once it is cooked, add the coconut milk and stir well. Add the jaggery. Grind the coconut with cashew and cardamom. Add this to it. Boil for a minute. Remove from fire. Moongdal payasam is ready
moongdal payasa
Ingredients :
Moongdal 1cup
ghee 2tsp
coconut milk 2 cup
jaggery 1cup
grated coconut 1tbsp
cashew 6
cardamom 4
Method :
Wash the moongdal and keep it aside. Take a thick bottom pan,add the ghee and roast the moong dal. Add water and cook it. Alternately, you can put it in the pressure cooker at this stage.
But, this does not require much time, so I prefer to cook by the direct method. Once it is cooked, add the coconut milk and stir well. Add the jaggery. Grind the coconut with cashew and cardamom. Add this to it. Boil for a minute. Remove from fire. Moongdal payasam is ready.
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Ugadi prep work started ?? Love this yummy moong dal payasam. Easy to prepare on weekday mornings also. Great share
Yes..and thanks for the visit Vidya
One of my favorite. Looks so delicious!
Thanks Kushi
Thanx for this receipe .my husband who is mangalorean loves it.
Thanks Veronica
My pappa’s favorite dessert! Looks yummy Jaya.. A lot of my childhood memories are connected to this dish.. My mum made this hesarubele paayasa every other Sunday and for almost all festivals. We loved it then and we love it more now! Looks absolutely delicious! A perfect dish for Ugadi..
Glad to know Poornima, that you have so many good memories with this dish..thanks for the visit
Very delicious payasa.. Gentle on the tummy too 🙂
Lovely moong dal payasam! Yo took me down the memory lane when Amma made it and I loved it. The use of coconut milk is something delicious. Love it.