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Friday, February 7, 2014

MOONG DHAL KHEER

Here is a healthy and tasty kheer which is so easy to make...






INGREDIENTS


  • MOONG DHAL -1 CUP
  • JAGGERY - 11/2 CUP
  • MILK - 3 CUPS
  • ELAICHI -4
  • CASHEW NUTS -  10-15
  • GHEE -1 TABLESPOON

METHOD

  1. Wash,clean and pressure cook the moong dhal with enough water.
  2. Mash the dhal till smooth.
  3. Dissolve the jaggery in hot water.Strain. Boil the syrup for a few minutes.
  4. Add powdered elaichi and the mashed dhal.
  5. Stir well.
  6. Add  the milk.Boil for a few minutes.
  7. Fry the cashew nuts in hot ghee and garnish the kheer.


  • This Kheer is called Payatham kanji or Payathamparuppu payasam in Tamil.
  • It is usually prepared on Vratam days  or as a neivedyam for pujas.
  • It is a protien rich ,calcium rich and iron rich dish.


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