ANDHRA DISHES:PESARAPAPPU PAYASAM RECIPE

PESARAPAPPU PAYASAM RECIPE 

A very simple recipe of making payasam (which means kheer or a sweet dish) of moong dal which is sweetened by jaggery. 

Ingredients: 1 tblsp ghee 1 c dhuli moong dal 1 c jaggery, crushed 2 tsp elaichi powder 

How to make pesarapappu payasam:

1. First wash the moong dal and keep aside. 
2. In a deep, thick dish, heat ghee and roast the moong dal till you can smell a good flavor. 
3. Now add the jaggery and let it melt. 
4. Mix well and fry till the dal is done and it looks like a smooth mixture. 
5. Now add the elaichi powder and mix well. 
6. Take off the heat, garnish with grated coconut and serve hot.