Moongdhal Payasam ~ Selvi

Moong dhal payasam is called as a  kheer or pudding made with lentils. These payasam recipe are from my friend selvi which is sugar-free Indian dessert that means i am using jaggery instead. I tried this version  in my home with little changes by adding more ghee, It came out really tasty. So I wanted to share it with everyone.This is a very quick dessert which can be make it in 30mins.Enjoy...

INGREDIENTS U NEED:

1.Moong dhal-1cup
2.Chana dhal-5tbs
3.Jaggery-1cup
4.Milk-1/2cup
5.Cashew-10nos
6.Raisins-10nos
7.Cardamom-pinch
8.Coconut-1/2cup(grated)(optional)

UTENSIL:
Wide bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Boil 3cups of water in the pot let it boil nicely
• Meanwhile in a pan add moong dhal and chana dhal and fry untill light brown and add the boiling water
• Let it boil untill the dhals are very well cooked and soft in the medium flame,once the mixture starts to thicken add milk let it cook for few mins
• Finally add the sweetener jaggery and cardomom powder and let the payasam simmer for few more mins untill the desired consisitency like thick is reached ,in this stage if  u want add grated fresh coconut
• Meanwhile, heat a small pan with the butter or ghee and fry the dry nuts until good aroma comes from the mixture. Pour this over the cooked dhal,add extra ghee if needed . 
• Serve hot or cold.

GOES WELL WITH:

    Vada