Quick Moondal Payasam (kheer)

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It is very good for health and digestive system for kids.
add more jaggery if you like it more sweet.
add more ghee to make it more rich.
it can be stored in a refrigirator upto 3 days.
it has different tastes when served hot/chilled.
it tastes kind of kulfi when served chilled.
it can be st

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Quick Moondal Payasam (kheer) recipe - How to make Quick Moondal Payasam (kheer)

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Preparation Time: Nil Cooking Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 mins 5
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Ingredients

1 cup moong dal (split green gram)
1 cup milk
1/2 cup jaggery (gur)
1 1/2 tbsp ghee
1 1/2 tbsp grated dry coconut (kopra)
1 tbsp broken cashewnuts (kaju) roasted in ghee
1/2 tbsp raisins (kismis) roasted in ghee (optional)
a pinch of cardamom (elaichi) powder

Method

Cook moongdal in a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water upto 3 whistles.
Mash cooked moong dal with a spoon add milk, jaggary and mix well.
Cook for 5-8 minutes. add water if required to make a thick soup / kheer consistancy.
Add coconut, cashew nuts, raisins, cardamom powder cook for 2 minutes.
Add ghee and mix well
Either serve hot or refrigirate and serve chilled