Parippu Pradhaman (Dal Payasam) (പരിപ്പ് പ്രഥമൻ)
Category: dessert — lentil payasam
Course: dessert | Diet: vegan
Meal roles: dessert
sadya

Golden lentil simmered in coconut milk and jaggery with cardamom, a warm sadya hug.

Spice level: 0
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Yellow moong/gram dal
qty: 35
unit: g
name: Jaggery, melted
qty: 45
unit: g
name: Coconut milk (thick and thin)
qty: 120
unit: g
name: Cardamom
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Ghee-roasted cashews/raisins
qty: 5
unit: g
name: Coconut oil (a little)
qty: 3
unit: g

Steps:
Pressure-cook the dal until very soft, then lightly mash.
Melt the jaggery into a little water and strain; simmer the dal in it.
Add thin coconut milk and cook, then enrich with thick coconut milk and cardamom.
Finish with ghee-roasted nuts over the top and a drop of coconut oil.
Serve warm or at temperature during the dessert course.

Tags: dessert
sadya
lentil