Kadalaiparuppu payasam

  Payasam as we call in tamil nadu is a must dessert in any occasion be it a marriage or a small get together.

 It will be made as offering to god for pooja. It is a healthy and energetic recipe during fasting days.

   My mom makes this payasam during sashti days for lord muruga.

  Let’s move on to making the payasam , it is simple to make with easily available ingredients .

Requirements :

 Kadalaiparrupu ( channa dhal ) – 1 cup

Jaggery – ¾ cup

Cashew -5

Raisins -10

Milk – 1 cup

Grated coconut – 1 tbs

Cardamom powder – ½ tsp

Method :

Cook kadalaiparuppu till it is soft to press between fingers.

To this add boiled milk and jaggery.

Stir well till the jaggery completely dissolves.

Add cardamom powder , grated coconut and ghee.

Roast cashew and raisins in ghee and add to payasam.

Kadalaiparuppu payasam is ready to serve.

Serve hot or chill.

  I like  chilled payasam most.

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Potato stew

  This potato stew is simple and easy to make. This potato stew can be a best fasting day recipe as there is no addition of onion and garlic. We make this stew on fasting days for dinner with dosa / roti.

 Requirements :

Potato – ½ kg

Oil – 1 tsp

To grind :

 Coconut – ½ cup

Cinnamon – 1’’ piece

Cloves – 3

Green chilly – 4

Aniseeds – ½ tsp

Salt as required

Method :

 Cook the potato cubes.

Grind all in the to grind to a fine paste.

Heat oil in a pan, add cooked potato cubes and sauté well.

Add the grounded masala and mix well.

Add about a cup of water and cook for ten minutes.

Garnish with coriander leaves.



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