Easy Payasam (Sago & Mung Bean South Indian Dessert Fiji Indian Style):

Easy Payasam (Sago & Mung Bean South Indian Desert Fiji Indian Style):
Ingredients:
• 1 cup yellow split mung beans
• 6 Cups Hot Water
• 1 Can Coconut Milk ( Or Carnation Milk)
• 1/4 Cup Sago
• 1/2 Cup Water ( for soaking the sago)
• 1/4 cup sugar (according to taste)
• 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 1/2 cup sultanas ( wash and rinse well)
• 1 Tsp Ginger Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Nutmeg Powder
• 6 Cardamom Pods Crushed
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 10 Almonds (Roughly Chopped)
Method:
1) Take your 1/2 cup of water, add it to the sago, give it a quick mix and put it aside.
2) To roast the mung beans, take a pan, put it on low heat, add mung beans and dry roast it for 7 minutes or until you get a light pinky brown colour and an aroma is released stirring the mung beans continuously.
3) After 7 minutes, turn the heat off , rinse and drain the lentils well , put the pan back on the stove with the lentils on medium heat, add hot water, give it a mix and bring it to a boil.
4) When it starts to boil, put a lid on, leaving a small gap for the steam to escape and cook it for 15 minutes or until the lentils are tender ,stirring it regularly.
5) After 15 minutes check to see if the lentils are tender, if it is not soft then cook it for a further 5 - 10 minutes . Now add sago, give it a mix and cook it for 10 - 12 minutes or until the sago is clear, stirring it continuously. ( Do not stop stirring once you have added the sago or it will get stuck to the bottom of the pan and start burning)
6) After 12 minutes, add coconut milk, condense milk and sugar and give it a good mix and cook it for 5 minutes.
7) After 5 minutes, add almonds and cardamom and give it a mix. Now add sultanas and vanilla extract, mix it well and let it cook while we get the spices ready
8) Take a small dish, add ginger powder and nutmeg powder. Now take two spoons full of the payasam, add it to the spices and mix it well . Pour it back into the payasam , mix it well to combine and cook it for 1 minute. (By mixing it this way, the powder will not float on top of the payasam)
9) After 1 minute, taste your sugar, turn the heat off and the payasam is ready to serve.
10) Enjoy it hot or cold.
Tips:
• Left over payasam can be stored in a sealed container and enjoy up to a week.
• If payasam becomes too thick, you can always add extra milk.
Variation:
• You can always replace coconut milk with carnation milk or you can use both together for a richer flavour.

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[@anitasguidetosimplecooking]

Dear Lovey, you are welcome. Let me know how your payasam turns out. Enjoy. Regards Anita

[@samsonchand9203]

Thank you Anita, very nice recipe for Fijian south Indian payasam. yum.

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Dear Sunila, You are welcome. Hope you enjoy this recipe. Regards Anita.

[@yogishasingh6448]

I have been searching for this recipe for years. Awesome results and I didn't make any changes to the recipe provided. A perfect result. Huge thanks Anita for your kind recipe.

[@anitasguidetosimplecooking]

Dear Yogisha, You are welcome. Payasam is one of my favourite desserts. I always go for seconds and thirds. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. Regards Anita.

[@darishadatt]

Thanks for sharing your recipe 🙏 I will make it in the weekend 🙂

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Dear Darisha, You are welcome. Hope you enjoy this recipe. Regards Anita.

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NICE VIDEO

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Dear Jeeten, Thank you. Regards Anita.

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Awesome!🎉🎉

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Dear Smita, Thank you. Hope you like this recipe. Regards Anita.

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Yummy

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Dear Shabnam, I know. It's not only yummy, it's mouth watering. Regards Anita.

[@shaistakhan977]

Lovely, I am going to make this👍. Reminds me of Fiji

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Dear Shaista, Let me know how it turns out. Regards Anita.

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Thank you for sharing your recipe Anita; it's a very nice dish! God bless you.

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Dear Doonwati, You are welcome. Hope you enjoy it . Regards Anita.

[@sanjeetasingh2005]

Thank u for this yummy recipe. I tried making this for the first time and it turned out well. Very well explained Anita ji. God bless

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Dear Sanjeeta, You are welcome. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed my recipe. Keep safe. Regards Anita.

[@raviraj6959]

yummy

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Dear Ravi, Thank you. Regards Anita.

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So yummy sis will surely try ur remedy

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Dear Subhashni, Thanks a lot sis. Hope you enjoy this recipe. Regards Anita.

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Looks yummy sis must make this

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Dear Amali, Hope you enjoy this sis. Regards Anita.

[@tracyaohikeni-prakash1564]

Thank you for this recipe. Its my husband’s favourite so i want to learn to do it at home 💕

[@anitasguidetosimplecooking]

Dear Tracey, You are welcome. Hope my video is helpful. Payasam is my favourite dessert as well. Hope your husband enjoys my recipe. Regards Anita.

[@tracyaohikeni-prakash1564]

@@anitasguidetosimplecooking It was very delicious. My husband enjoyed it very much :)

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Dear Tracy, I'm glad your husband enjoyed this recipe. Keep safe. Regards Anita

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Thanku for the absolute kind info...i kinda forgot in lockdown😍💖🙏

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Dear Rohinee, You are welcome. Hope my video is helpful. Regards Anita.

[@ashkhan2181]

How much ingredients to use if making for 150 people

[@anitasguidetosimplecooking]

Dear Ash, I have never made such a large amount. I don't want to mislead you by giving you the wrong measurements. The amount that I make is enough for 15 - 20 people depending on the amount you are serving. Sorry that I was not able to help. Regards Anita.

[@leonardlawrencelal]

Thanks madam

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Dear Leonard, You are welcome. Hope you enjoy my recipe. Regards Anita.

[@fionareedz1510]

Thnk u Anita. Luved it....

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Dear Fiona, You are welcome. It is good to hear that you loved my recipe. Regards Anita.

[@joylnratu1649]

Loved this, what is the exact measurements of each ingredients for families of 4?

[@anitasguidetosimplecooking]

Dear Joylyn, This is just a rough guide. You can adjust the sweetness as per your taste. Just use 1/2 cup mung beans, 1/4 cup sago, 1 can coconut milk, 1 can condense milk, omit the sugar, 3 cups water, 1/2 tsp ginger powder, 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder, 3 Cardamom pods, 1 Tsp Vanilla, 5 almonds and 1/4 Cup sultanas. Hope this helps. Regards Anita.

[@rachelprasad2009]

Can we cook moong dhal in pressure cooker? Thanks

[@anitasguidetosimplecooking]

Dear Rachel, Yes , you can. Regards Anita.

[@rachelprasad2009]

@@anitasguidetosimplecooking i made this and it turned out so good and delicious. I took it to prayer meeting and everyone loved it

[@anitasguidetosimplecooking]

Dear Rachel, I am glad to hear that your Payasam turned out great and everyone enjoyed it. Thank you for watching my video. Regards Anita

[@karuneshkumar8210]

Do you use big sago or small sago pls

[@anitasguidetosimplecooking]

Dear Karunesh, I have used the small sago. Regards Anita.

[@ManishaJL]

How many people can be served with this measurement?

[@anitasguidetosimplecooking]

Dear Manisha, About 8 to 10 people. It also depends on how much you are serving per person. Regards Anita.