Andhra Senaga Pappu Payasam Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Chana Dal / Split Bengal Gram
• 1 cup Jaggery, powdered
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup Milk
• 1 tbsp Dry Coconut Slices or as needed
• 1/2 Cardamom Powder
• Cashews and Raisins as needed
• 2 tbsp Ghee

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1/2 tablespoon of ghee in a pan. Add and fry the chana dal for 3- 4 minutes or till aromatic.

2. 2

   Now pressure cook the dal with 1.5 cups of water for 4 whistles. Lightly mash the cooked dal and set aside.

3. 3

   Combine the jaggery and 1/4 cup of water in a vessel and heat until the jaggery dissolves completely.

4. 4

   Now add the dal and cardamom powder to it and let it cook for 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens.

5. 5

   Turn off the flame and add milk. Mix well and set aside.

6. 6

   Heat remaining ghee and fry the coconut pieces, cashews and raisins to a golden brown. Pour this over the payasam and mix well.

7. 7

   Serve!