Dairy-Free Parupu Payasam

Indulge in the creamy richness of Dairy-Free Parupu Payasam, a traditional South Indian dessert reimagined for a dairy-free lifestyle. This sweet treat features roasted moong dal simmered to perfection with velvety coconut milk and jaggery, offering a naturally sweet and wholesome flavor. Infused with aromatic cardamom and crowned with golden-fried cashews and plump raisins, this payasam is as delightful as it is nutritious. Perfect for festive occasions or as an everyday indulgence, this vegan-friendly recipe is quick to make, requiring just 40 minutes from start to finish. Serve it warm and savor its comforting sweetness with every spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Moong dal (split yellow lentils)
• 2 cups Coconut milk
• 0.75 cup Jaggery
• 2 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
• 2 tablespoons Cashew nuts
• 1 tablespoon Raisins
• 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
• 1 pinch Salt

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the moong dal thoroughly in cold water to remove any impurities.

Step 2

In a heavy-bottomed pan, dry roast the moong dal over medium heat until it becomes fragrant and slightly golden, approximately 4-5 minutes. Stir continuously to prevent burning.

Step 3

Add 2 cups of water to the roasted moong dal and cook over medium heat until it becomes soft and mushy, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 4

While the dal is cooking, dissolve the jaggery in 1/4 cup of hot water and strain it to remove any impurities.

Step 5

Once the dal is cooked, add the strained jaggery syrup to the pan and mix well. Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Stir in the coconut milk, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

In a small pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add cashew nuts and fry until golden brown. Remove the cashews and set aside.

Step 8

In the same pan, add raisins and fry until they puff up. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.

Step 9

Garnish the payasam with fried cashew nuts and raisins.

Step 10

Serve warm as a delicious dairy-free dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1294.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1512.2

Total Fat 24.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 454.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 307.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 231.4g
Protein 27.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 529.3mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 2873.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.9%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 79.0%