Kadala Parippu Payasam, Kadala Parippu Pradhaman

Initial Preparation:

1. Heat ghee in a pan, fry coconut slices till it turns light golden color and remove from ghee ,set aside.
2. Now add crushed cashew nuts in the same pan and fry until light brown in color, remove from ghee and keep aside.
3. Then add the channa dal in the same pan, and roast for few minutes.
4. Boil jaggery along with ¼ cup of water till the jaggery dissolves completely. Then filter it to remove the impurities and set aside.

Kadala Payasam Preparation:

1. In a pressure cooker add roasted channa dal with water till immersing level; Cook for 3-4 whistles.
2. When it is done, reserve ½ cup cooked dal and mash well the remaining dal.
3. In a heavy bottomed pan, heat the prepared jaggery syrup until it starts thickening, then add the reserved dal and the mashed dal, combine well.
4. Then add the thick coconut milk and boil. When it starts to boil, add the dried ginger powder, cardamom powder and mix well.
5. Cook for another 2-3 minutes on low heat and stir continuously.
6. Remove from fire, garnish with fried cashews and coconut slices, serve hot/warm/cold as per your preference.