Green Gram Payasam Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Green Gram Payasam is a traditional South Indian dessert made with green gram, jaggery, coconut milk, and flavored with cardamom. It is a creamy and delicious sweet dish that is often prepared during festivals and special occasions. The green gram adds a nutty flavor and a creamy texture to the payasam, while the jaggery adds a natural sweetness. This payasam is best served warm and can be enjoyed as a dessert or as a sweet accompaniment to a meal.

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5hr 45minstotal
5hr 15minsPrep
30minsCook
5hr 45m.total
5hr 15m.Prep
30m.Cook
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Ingredients for Green Gram Payasam Recipe

  • 1/5 cup Green Gram
  • 1/5 cup Jaggery
  • 0.40 cup Water
  • 1/5 cup Coconut Milk
  • 1/10 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
  • as needed Roasted Cashews For Garnish

Directions: Green Gram Payasam Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Wash and soak the green gram in water for 2 hours.
  • STEP 2.Pressure cook the soaked green gram until it becomes soft and mushy.
  • STEP 3.In a separate pan, melt jaggery with water to make a syrup.
  • STEP 4.Add the cooked green gram to the jaggery syrup and mix well.
  • STEP 5.Add coconut milk and cardamom powder to the mixture and simmer for a few minutes.
  • STEP 6.Garnish with roasted cashews and serve warm.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure to soak the green gram for at least 2 hours to ensure it cooks properly.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the payasam by adding more or less jaggery according to your taste.
  • You can also add a pinch of saffron strands for added flavor and aroma.

Storage and Serving

  • Green Gram Payasam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat the payasam before serving and garnish with fresh roasted cashews for added crunch.
  • Serve the payasam as a dessert or as a sweet accompaniment to a meal.
Nutrition
value
283
calories per serving
12 g Fat2 g Protein40 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    12g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Carbs
    40g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    40g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    12g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    4mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    1mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    14mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    63mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    54mg
  • Selenium
    < 1mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp