Akki Kadlebele (Rice and Channa Dal) Payasa

Akki kadalebele payasa is one of the easiest, delicious and one of of the many payasa prepared during festivals in India.

Supplies

1 Cup Rice

1 Cup Chana Dal

Jaggery (Sugar can be used as substitute)

Coconut Powder

Cardamom

Ghee

Cashew, Almond and dry raisins

Step 1: Preparation

1. Soak Chana Dal and rice separately.
2. Wash them thoroughly.

Step 2: Cooking Rice and Dal

1.Now transfer rice and chana dal into a pressure cooker.

2.Add water to a level above the ingredients.

3.Heat the cooker for 3 to 4 whistles. Make sure the rice and dal are both cooked well.

Step 3: Preparation of Coconut Powder

!! This step can be skipped if u have a readymade coconut powder.

1.Dehusk and break the coconut into two.

2.Carve out the white portion from the shell.

3.Chop it into small pieces.

3.Pulse the coconut pieces in a grinder until well ground.

Step 4: Coconut Milk

1.Add 2 cardamom and 2 almond to the fresh obtained coconut powder.

2.Add water sufficiently and grind it till u get a semi milky liquid.

Step 5: Preparing Dry Fruits

Take a pan and add little ghee.

Now add cashew and raisins.

Fry them till they become slight brownish in color.

Step 6:

1.Boil the cooked rice and dal on medium low heat.

2.Now transfer the obtained coconut milk and Dry fruits into it and stir it well.

Step 7: Sweetness

!! In this step sugar can be used as a substitute

Add jaggery as per your requirement for sweetness

Boil till the jaggery is dissolved and your required sweetness is obtained in medium low heat.

Step 8: Final Act

Now the payasa is ready to be served.