Apr 6, 2013

Hayagreeva Payasam

Hayagreeva Payasam is traditional South Indian dish (esp made in Madhwa homes) prepared during festivals. Rich and aromatic sweet made from Chana dal (lentils).


Ingredients-
1. Channa Daal- 1 Cup
Hayagreeva Payasam

2. Jaggery/Gud- 1 to 1 1/4 cup
(as per taste)
4. Khus Khus- 1 Tbspn(opt)
5. Raisins- few
6. Roasted Cashewnuts/Badam- few
7. Cardamom Powder- 5-6 crushed
8. Dry coconut- 2 Tbspns
9. Ghee- 1 tbsp


Method-

Pressure Cook the Channa dal with little ghee till it becomes soft. 
Roast khus khus and dry coconut in a kadai and grind it.(You can also use fresh coconut with khuskhus and grind with milk.) 
Next melt jaggery on low heat, once the jaggery starts boiling, add the channa dal,keep stirring. 
Add the Khus khus and coconut mix, cardamom powder, the cashews and raisins, and then the remaining ghee. Add little milk .
Mix well and serve Hayagreeva warm with ghee.

Enjoy other delicious traditional Kheer recipes under "Desserts".

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