Moong Dal Payasam Recipe

South indian festival menus are just not complete without moong dal payasam. Considered as one of the most auspicious offerings to god, it is made during most pujas, and is served as the first item on the plantain leaf during a traditional meal. Moong dal (pasi paruppu) payasam is made by sweetening moong dal mash with jaggery. The mixture is thinned with coconut milk and flavoured with cardamom and other spices. Dry roasting the dal before cooking gives a rich aroma to the payasam, while coconut milk gives it a pleasant flavour. Enjoy this payasam warm. You can also try other payasams like paal payasam, almond payasam, semiyan payasam and carrot and cashewnut payasam.