Chana Dal Payasam

A Traditional Konkani Kheer (Chana Dal pudding) that puts in together thick creamy, sweet, and Nutty flavors. This Indian Pudding is occasionally made during Indian festivals. It can be served hot or cold.

CategoryDifficultyIntermediate

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time40 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

 2 tbsp Ghee
 15 Cashews
 15 Raisins
 1 cup Split Chickpeas
 2 cups Water
 1.50 cups Coconut Milk
 1 cup Grated Jaggery
 ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
 2 tbsp Rice Powder

Roasting of Nuts
1

In a pan, Drizzle 2 tbsp of Ghee.

2

Add a handful quantity of Raisins and Roast till it plumps up.

3

Then add a handful quantity of Cashews a,d roast till golden.

Roasting of Chana Dal
4

On medium flame,roast the Chana Dal for 4-5mins.

Making of Kheer
5

Wash the roast dal and pressure cook it in 2 cups of water.

6

Once the dal is cooked, add in the Coconut Milk and cook for about 3-4 mins

7

Now add the Rice Powder and cook for about 3-4 mins.

8

Add Jaggery and allow it to cook for 5 mins on medium flame.

9

Add the Roasted nuts and Cardamom powder and give it a final mix.

10

Chana Dal Payasam is now ready!

Ingredients

 2 tbsp Ghee
 15 Cashews
 15 Raisins
 1 cup Split Chickpeas
 2 cups Water
 1.50 cups Coconut Milk
 1 cup Grated Jaggery
 ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
 2 tbsp Rice Powder

Directions

Roasting of Nuts
1

In a pan, Drizzle 2 tbsp of Ghee.

2

Add a handful quantity of Raisins and Roast till it plumps up.

3

Then add a handful quantity of Cashews a,d roast till golden.

Roasting of Chana Dal
4

On medium flame,roast the Chana Dal for 4-5mins.

Making of Kheer
5

Wash the roast dal and pressure cook it in 2 cups of water.

6

Once the dal is cooked, add in the Coconut Milk and cook for about 3-4 mins

7

Now add the Rice Powder and cook for about 3-4 mins.

8

Add Jaggery and allow it to cook for 5 mins on medium flame.

9

Add the Roasted nuts and Cardamom powder and give it a final mix.

10

Chana Dal Payasam is now ready!

Chana Dal Payasam
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