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Andhra Senaga Pappu Payasam Recipe
How to Make South Indian Chana Dal Payasam Recipe with Full Video - A Traditional, healthy and easy Andhra Style Kheer or dessert made with chana dal, jaggery, milk and nuts.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Andhra, Indian, South Indian
Servings:
4
Author:
Hari Chandana Ponnaluri
Ingredients
¾
cup
Chana Dal / Split Bengal Gram
1
cup
Jaggery, powdered
½ to ¾
cup
Milk
1
tbsp
Dry Coconut Slices or as needed
½
Cardamom Powder
Cashews and Raisins as needed
2
tbsp
Ghee
Instructions
Heat ½ tablespoon of ghee in a pan. Add and fry the chana dal for 3- 4 minutes or till aromatic.
Now pressure cook the dal with 1.5 cups of water for 4 whistles. Lightly mash the cooked dal and set aside.
Combine the jaggery and ¼ cup of water in a vessel and heat until the jaggery dissolves completely.
Now add the dal and cardamom powder to it and let it cook for 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
Turn off the flame and add milk. Mix well and set aside.
Heat remaining ghee and fry the coconut pieces, cashews and raisins to a golden brown. Pour this over the payasam and mix well.
Serve!
Notes
Adjust the amount of milk to get the desired consistency.
Do not heat the payasam after adding milk.