Parappu Payasam

Method

1. Dry roast the split green gram in a non-stick pan till they get lightly coloured.
2. Transfer it into a pressure cooker, add 2½ cups water and cook under pressure till 2 whistles are given out.
3. Take the grated jaggery in a deep non-stick pan, add ½ cup water and cook on low heat till the jaggery dissolves completely and the mixture comes to a boil.
4. Blend the cooked green gram with a hand blender, add 1 ltr water and keep blending till well mixed. Add this to the jaggery syrup and mix well and cook on low heat till the mixture comes to a boil again. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes
5. And coconut milk and mix slowly so that there no lumps left. Take the pan off the heat.
6. Heat ghee in a small non-stick pan, add cashewnuts and saute till golden. Add to the payasam and mix. Add green cardamom powder and mix well.
7. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot or warm.

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