Meena's Taste Mantra

Paruppu Kanji | Sweet Lentil Smoothie - Maha Shivratri Special

Paruppu Kanji is a sweet porridge that is made specifically on Maha Shivratri as a Naivedhyam, In the evening after puja this along with Kozhukattais and fruits are served.

This is such a delicious sweet and the name Kanji is actually a misnomer...as this is so yummy and infact can be called as Payasam itself! But then this is a traditional dish made just on Maha Shivratri day.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Yellow Moong Dal

1 cup Vellam | Gud | Jaggery, grated

1/4 tsp Elaichi | Cardamom Powder

1/4 tsp Homemade Ghee | Clarified Butter

1 cup Milk
8 Kaju | Cashewnut
12 Golden Kismish | Raisins
1/2 tsp Homemade Ghee | Clarified Butter

METHOD

In a non stick pan, heat ghee and roast Yellow Moong Dal, on a low flame, till they become nice fragrant golden brown. Take care they must not be burnt.
Pressure cook the dal by adding twice the amount of water, for 4 whistles.
Once the pressure is released, remove the cooked dal and keep it aside to cool.
Once it is cool, give it 2 pulse in the mixer and keep aside.
In the non stick pan, add grated jaggery, ground moong dal and a cup of water.
Mix well. If required, add more water to get a runny consistency.
Keep stirring continuously for 3 minutes on low flame.
Switch off the gas.
Add cardamom powder and mix well.
Add milk and mix well. This is optional but we prefer to add milk.
In a small pan heat 1.2 tsp Ghee and saute raisins and cashews. Add to Paruppu Kanji. This is optional.
After Naivedhyam serve and relish.

About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.