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Chana Dal Payasam (Kadalai Paruppu Payasam) for Tamil New Year

Chana Dal Payasam, also known as Kadalai Paruppu Payasam, is a traditional South Indian sweet prepared during festivals like Tamil New Year (Puthandu). Made with chana dal, jaggery, and coconut, this rich and flavorful dessert is an essential part of festive meals and special occasions.
Course Sweets
Cuisine South Indian
By Cook Method Pressure Cooker
Occasion Festival Meal
By Diet Vegetarian
Dish Type Festival Sweets
Prep Time 5 minutes
10 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 525kcal
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bengal Gram / Chana dal / Senega Pappu
  • 1.5 cup Jaggery if can just use 1 cup for less sweetness
  • A pinch Cardamom powder / Cardamom pods
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Coconut / Kopra
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 4 to 5 Cashew nuts

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the chana dal for 10 mins.
  • Take the dal in a pressure cooker with enough water to cover it. Add cardamon pods if using.
  • Cover with lid and pressure cook for at least 3 to 4 whistles or until done.
  • Let the pressure fall down before opening the lid.
  • Once the dal cools down, keep 2 tbsp boiled chana dal, take the rest in a mixer jar.
  • You can add the jaggery powder directly if its without any dirt. Else melt the jaggery, remove the dirt and add to the dal.
  • Add the coconut to the dal and pulse everything together.
  • Transfer the dal mix to the pan, add water as required and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile in a tempering pan, heat the ghee and roast the cashewnuts and pour this over the simmering payasam.

Nutrition

Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 76g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 3mg
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