Moong Daal Kheer (Split green gram beans pudding)

Kheer in marathi, Payas in konkani, Payasa in kannada and Payasam in other parts of south India, is a sweet dish usually made by adding jaggery or sugar. There are variety of kheers, having different tastes and textures being prepared in our country. Kheer plays a vital role in Indian platter as a dessert. Today, we are going to prepare' MOONG DAAL KHEER '. It is a comfort dish and light to digest. My Aaie usually prepares it on the days of fasting like sankashti, Vinayaki etc.... and so do I. Moong daal kheer is luscious, simple and easy to make dish and keeps one full for a longer time. many prefer adding coconut paste to this kheer, but I use freshly ground coconut paste to add extra flavour and creamy texture to it. Every state has it's own style of moong daal kheer preparation. Here, I have kept the process simple to make it in no time.

By - Pooja Sumanth Heblekar

9/25/20242 min read

So, let's start with the recipe

INGREDIENTS :
1) Moong daal - 1 bowl ( about 200 grams)

2) Jaggery - 1/2 bowl ( grated )

3) Fresh coconut - 1/2 bowl

4) Cardamom - 4 pods

5) Salt - a pinch

METHOD :
1) Roast the moong daal until it leaves it's raw smell (don't let it change its colour)
2) Wash it twice and pressure cook till mushy on medium flame.

3) Add the scraped coconut and cardamom pods to a mixy and grind it to a paste by adding sufficient water.

4) Once the moong daal is cooked and the cooker has released its pressure, open the lid and add the ground coconut paste, grated jaggery and a pinch of salt.
5) Add required amount of water to adjust the consistency of the kheer.
6) Bring the kheer to a boil.
7) Relish it hot.

NOTE :
1) Dry fruits of your choice can be added to the kheer.
2) A few small pieces of fresh coconut can be added to the kheer while bringing it to a boil.
3) Fresh coconut milk can be added instead of coconut paste.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF MOONG DAAL :
1) Packed with nutrients like zinc, protein and iron
2) Helps to maintain elasticity of skin
3) Keeps the skin moist
4) Diabetic friendly
5) Regulates gastric issues
6) Good source of fiber, potassium and magnesium

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