As a
parent and mom of two kids I am always on the lookout of healthy and tasty food
that can be made easily without any hassles. This Ullundhu paal/Urad dal
payasam is one such recipe I came across in Vikatan long time ago. Ullundhu
Paal is a special, traditional and authentic health drink prepared in
Thirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. It is a very healthy drink, prepared with milk and
palm sugar. This Ullundhu pal is a must for girls and growing children as
energy booster and helps in maintaining a healthy body and mind. Do check out urad dal kali/urad dal halwa, yet another urad dal dish made especially for girls. A short note
about the panam/panang kalakandu which is used in preparing this milk. Panang
kalkandu is a kind of rock sugar made from panam pathaneer[Palm tree] which is
extracted from the flower of palmera tree. It is loaded with medicinal value,
reduces the body heat, cures cough, cures gastric problems and is rich in
minerals like magnesium, chromium and iron. Try this authentic and traditional health
drink of Tamil Nadu and you will surely love it. Check out other Payasam Varieties here.
Here’s
how to make Ullundhu Paal with step by step photos…
Ingredients
Urad dal/Ullundhu
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½ cup
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Milk
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2 ½ cups
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Sukku powder/dry ginger powder
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¼ tsp
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Palm sugar/Panang Kalkandu/Jaggery
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2-3 tbsp
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¼ tsp
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Salt
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One pinch
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Grated coconut
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2-3 tbsp
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Preparation
time: 5 minutes
Cooking
time: 15 -20 minutes
Serves:3-4
Author: Priya Anandakumar
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Method
Dry
roast the urad dal in a pan until golden brown and switch off the stove.
Now
pressure cook the urad dal with 1 ½ cups of water for 3 whistles or until soft.
After the steam releases mash it well with masher or just grind it once in a
mixer.
Photo of Panang Kalkandu
Heat
the milk, after it boils add the palm sugar, dry ginger powder, cardamom powder,
salt and stir well until the palm sugar dissolves completely.
Now add
the cooked and mashed urad dal along with the cooked water to the milk and stir
continuously for about 2-3 minutes.
Finally
add the grated coconut and switch off the stove.
Delicious,
healthy and yummy ullundhu paal is ready to be enjoyed.
Suggestions:
I have
used the palm sugar, if it is not available then you can replace it with
jaggery/vellam as an healthy alternative.
Other Payasam varieties that might be of your interest…
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yummy drink...
ReplyDeleteHealthy and tasty !
ReplyDeleteyummy drink. We make a drink similar to this using toor dal. urud dal milk looks very yumm.
ReplyDeletewow sounds so yummy n healthy..
ReplyDeleteYummy and drool worthy payasam ....the best one for kidz :)
ReplyDeleteNew to me. Looks yummy will try
ReplyDeleteNever ever heard of this, but I like badam milk and so I might like this too.. Will try
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Totally new to me.. looks nice.. will try..
ReplyDeleteWow it is very healthy and yummy...
ReplyDeleteReal healthy drink !
ReplyDeletehealthy paal dear, we too make it with diff version!!!
ReplyDeletefirstime hearing about this dear.will try.thnx for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove ur efforts u take in making healthy foods for ur kid....
ReplyDeletevery new to me... So healthy...
ReplyDeletevery interesting drink never heard of it sis :)
ReplyDeleteI have heard about this payasam, maybe I have read in Vikatan. Now I know how to make it! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLooks really very healthy!!
ReplyDeleteHave tasted the drink when my mum used to make for us during my younger days. Its surely like you said a healthy drink for kids.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this, but looks yummy and healthy..
ReplyDeletethis is new to me..looks so healthy & yummy..
ReplyDeleteThis payasam is totally new to me...never came across it...Its sounds so simple and delicious...would love to try it sometime
ReplyDeletewow payasam looks very delicious and interesting recipe priya !! healthy one will try some time for sure :)
ReplyDeleteNew Recipe to me,so simple n healthy...
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