CHERUPARIPPU PRADHAMAN

Parippu Pradhaman/ Parippu Payasam is a sweet delicacy from Kerala, made of Mung Beans lentils, Jaggery and Coconut Milk. A creamy and delicious kerala style payasam made during special occasions like onam, vishu etc. It is also called as Cheruparippu payasam. Many varieties of Pradhaman are prevalent in Kerala; Ada Pradhaman, Pazham Pradhaman, Chakka Pradhaman, Parippu Pradhaman etc.

INGREDIENTS:

Moong dal - 1 cup

Sago - 1/4 cup
Water - 3 to 4 cup

Jaggery - 2 & 1/2 cup
Thick coconut milk - 1/2 cup
Thin coconut milk - 2 cup
Cardamom powder - 1 tsp
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Coconut bites - 2 tbsp
Cashewnuts - 10

METHOD:

1. Dry roast moong dal until it becomes light golden brown color.

2. Wash and drain the moong dal.

3. In an uruli, add moong dal and water. Once it start boiling, reduce the heat and allow it to cook completely.

4. Smash the dal slightly and set this aside.

5. Meanwhile cook sago in another pan.

6. Also melt the jaggery in 1 cup water in a pan over medium low heat and keep on stirring till it is fully melted. 

7. Add cooked sago and melted jaggery into the cooked dal/uruli.

8. Cook this for a few minutes over medium heat or till it thickens.

9. Add ghee and stir well.

10. Add thin coconut milk. Mix well and boil it by stirring continuously over medium heat for about 10 to 20 mins or until thickens. Switch off the flame.

11. Finally add thick coconut milk and cardamom powder. 

12. Add ghee in another pan and roast the coconut bites until brown.

13. Also fry some cashews until brown.

14. Add the fried coconut bites and cashews into the payasam. Mix well.

15. Delicious parippu pradhaman is ready to serve.

                            Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!