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Sitaphal Payasam

This south Indian dessert is made with rice, coconut milk, almonds, cashewnuts and sitaphal. It's deceptively simple to make yet incredibly rich, creamy and satisfying - without being heavy. Some of the best flavours are found in the simplest desserts.

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Main ingredientsCustard apple (sitaphal), Thin coconut milk, Split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal), Cashewnuts, Raisins, Dried coconut, Green cardamom powder, Thick coconut milk, Jaggery, Pistachios
CuisineSouth Indian
CourseMithai
Prep time30-35 minutes
Cook time20-25 minutes
Serve4
TasteSweet
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat thin coconut milk in non-stick pan, stirring continuously till it comes to a boil.  
  2. Add boiled split green gram, mix well and cook for 5-6 minutes stirring in between. 
  3. Add fried cashewnuts, fried raisins and fried dried coconut slices and mix well. Add green cardamom powder and mix well. Add thick coconut milk, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes. 
  4. Add jaggery, mix and cook till it melts. Switch the heat off and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
  5. Add custard apple pulp and mix well.
  6. Transfer into individual serving bowls. Garnish with fried cashewnuts, fried raisins, fried coconut slices and slivered pistachios and serve.
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