This is one of the dessert which I like to prepare in the Traditional slow cooking way. Yes, it takes couple hours to get done, but it is worth the wait :-). Traditionally, done with coconut milk, but for a slightly healthier version :-) I use just the regular milk. This one is made with fat free milk.Ingredients
1 cup moong dal
5-6 cups of milk
1 cup jaggery, grated (adjust according to taste)
1 tbsp ghee/ butter
handful of cashews/ raisins
pinch of elaichi powder
Method
- Dry roast the moong dal until it emits a nice aroma. Add the milk & let it slow cook until the dal is fully cooked. Keep stirring at regular intervals.
- If the milk quantity reduces too much, feel free to add some more milk.
- Add the jaggery & adjust the sweetness level to your taste.
- In a pan, heat the ghee/butter & roast the nuts. Sprinkle nuts & elaichi powder on the payasam. Serve hot.
Note: To fast cook, you can cook the dal & milk in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles
