Monday, April 17, 2017

Parippu Pradhaman / Parippu Payasam with Step by Step Images - Kerala Sadya Vibhavangal

Kerala Traditional Parippu Pradhaman with step by step images



Today I am sharing my best Pradhaman recipe - Parippu Pradhaman / Parippu payasam. This payasam is usually made during auspicious days / festivals / marriage feast. I wanted to post this recipe before Vishu, but somehow it got delayed. Hope you enjoy!!!


Kerala Traditional Parippu Pradhaman with step by step images

How to make Traditional Kerala Parippu Pradhaman / Parippu Paayasam / Moong daal Kheer at home?

Cooking time: 40 mins, Serves: 8Adults


Traditional Parippu pradhaman ingredients (canned coconutt milk for easy method :) )

Ingredients

Cherupayaru Parippu / Moong Daal: 1Cup
Karutha Sarkkara / Dark Jaggery : 500g / 10 Large / 15 medium / 1 1 /2 cup
Coconut milk: 1 Can(400ml) / 3rd, 2nd and 1st extract from 1 Coconut
Thengakothu / Coconut Slices: 1/4 Cup, thinly chopped into bits(you can add cashew and raisins if you need, but i like to stick with the traditional pradhamn with fried coconut bits)
Chukkupodi / Dry ginger powder: 1/2tsp
Elakkapodi / Cardamom powder: 1/2tsp
Jeerakapodi / Cumin powder: 1/2tsp
Ghee: 2 or 3 tbsp

Parippu Pradhaman : Ingredients for Kerala Parippu Pradhaman

Instructions to make Parippu Pradhaman / step by step pictures or tutorial of Parippu Pradhaman

Step 1: Add Jaggery and 1 1/2Cup water in a saucepan and boil for 10 to 15 minutes to make a thick, honey - consistency syrup(sarkkarapaani). Keep aside.

Step 2: Heat ghee in a heavy bottom vessel / Uruli/ dutch oven and add the Coconut slices. Fry till they are golden brown in color. Transfer it to a bowl.

Parippu Pradhaman : Frying the coconut bits for garnishing - Stage 1
Parippu Pradhaman : Frying the coconut bits for garnishing - Stage 2

Step 3: Add the cherupayaru parippu / moong daal to the same vessel and fry for 5 to 7 minutes or till they are golden brown in color. 

Parippu Pradhaman : Roasting the moong daal - Stage 1
Parippu Pradhaman : Moong Daal is roasted till golden brown (5-7 minutes)

Step 4: Add 4Cups of water and cook the moong daal in medium flame. Cook till they are soft and mushy (15 minutes).  

Parippu Pradhaman : Cooking Moong daal stage 1
Parippu Pradhaman :Cooking moong daal Stage 2
Parippu Pradhaman : Make sure the moong daal is thick and mushy
Step 5: Strain and add the thick honey consistency jaggery syrup / sarkkarapaani to the vessel and combine well.

Parippu Pradhaman : Adding Jaggery syrup stage 1
Step 6: Add the second and third extract of coconut milk and cook till the payasam thickens.( I used canned coconut milk for this recipe. So 1/2 of the coconut milk I mixed with 1 cup water and used as my 2nd and 3rd extract of coconut milk)

Parippu Pradhaman : Adding jaggery syrup stage 2
Step 7: Make sure payasam is thick consistency right now and add the thick coconut milk(1st extract). Reduce the flame and combine well with the payasam, cook for maximum 2 minutes.(You should not overheat the thick coconut milk as it will separate coconut oil from the milk.)

Parippu Pradhaman : Adding 2nd and 3rd extract of coconut milk
Parippu Pradhaman : first extract of coconut milk
Step 8 : Turn off the flame and add the dry ginger powder, cumin powder and cardamom powder. Combine well.

Parippu Pradhaman : Adding 2all the spice powders
Step 9: Finally mix in the fried coconut bits. 

Parippu Pradhaman : Garnish with fried coconut bits
Step 10: Our Parippu Pradhaman is ready to serve. Enjoy!!!

Parippu Pradhaman is ready to serve

Thank you for Reading,

Lena