Low Sodium Parupu Payasam
Indulge in the comforting flavors of *Low Sodium Parupu Payasam*, a healthier spin on the traditional South Indian dessert. This creamy and aromatic delight is made with nutrient-rich moong dal, sweetened naturally with jaggery, and enriched with the velvety texture of coconut milk. Infused with the warm essence of cardamom and topped with golden roasted cashews and plump raisins sautéed in ghee, this payasam is a soulful treat perfect for festive occasions or a wholesome dessert fix. With no added salt and a balanced sweetness, this low sodium version is ideal for those seeking a mindful yet indulgent dish. Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, this payasam is a satisfying end to any meal, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Indian sweets.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Moong dal (yellow split mung beans)
- 0.75 cup Jaggery
- 2 cups Coconut milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons Cashew nuts
- 1 tablespoon Raisins
- 1 tablespoon Ghee (clarified butter)
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
Rinse the moong dal thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a saucepan, add the rinsed moong dal and 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the dal to simmer, stirring occasionally, until it becomes soft and mushy (about 15-20 minutes).
While the dal is cooking, grate or cut the jaggery into small pieces, if not done already, to help it dissolve faster.
Once the dal is cooked, add the jaggery into the saucepan with the cooked dal and stir until the jaggery fully dissolves.
Add the coconut milk to the mixture and mix well. Let it simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes.
In a small pan, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the cashew nuts and fry until they are golden brown.
Add the raisins to the hot ghee and cashews until they puff up. Remove from heat.
Stir in the cardamom powder, fried cashews, and raisins into the dal and coconut milk mixture.
Simmer for another 2-3 minutes and then remove from heat.
Serve the parupu payasam warm as a dessert or festive offering.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1515 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 314 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 306.5 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 238.0 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 586 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 2880 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
