Kadalai Paruppu Payasam Chana Dal Kheer

Kadala paruppu payasam | chana dal kheer is a tasty protein-rich coconut milk-based payasam prepared with chana dal, jaggery, and coconut milk.

Payasam | kheer recipe

Indian sweet recipe prepared in liquid form with milk/coconut milk is popularly known as Payasam | payasa in South Indian sweet recipe and kheer in North Indian sweet recipe. Payasam occupies a special place in Kalyana sapadu, festival lunch, etc.

Kadala paruppu payasam

Protein-rich South Indian version of Kheer prepared with coconut milk. Cooked chana dal along with jaggery, cardamom powder, and coconut milk makes it so flavorful.

Should I soak Chana dal for Kheer?

I haven’t soaked the dal, I directly pressure cooked kadalai Paruppu for 8 whistles until they turn soft. You can soak and cook dal if you are planning to cook in a cooker separator. For instant pot, chana dal kheer cook Channa dal for 10 minutes and do natural pressure release

Can I use sugar for kadala Paruppu payasam?

Yes, you can use any sweetener of your choice. Also, the quantity depends on your taste. Traditionally jaggery is used for Kadalai Paruppu Payasam but you can use brown sugar/ palm sugar/white sugar/coconut sugar etc.

Should I filter jaggery water?

Yes, coconut milk might curdle if jaggery has impurities, so don’t skip filtering the jaggery water while preparing Kadalai Paruppu Payasam. Never add jaggery directly to the cooked dal

Can I prepare jaggery water on the stovetop?

Yes, you can prepare jaggery water according to your choice. Avoid string consistency just melt the jaggery well and use it for Payasam.

Can I reduce dry fruits?

Yes, use according to your taste. I have used cashews and raisins but you can add almonds or skip nuts.

Can I make vegan chana dal kheer?

Yes, I have used ghee for tempering, skip it and prepare Payasam by using coconut milk. You can also use vegan butter for cooking nuts. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3zYDDQHDMSssyx_uCMtLLfz-zJJXJTnN See more Payasam recipes