How long does Thinai Payasam take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Thinai Payasam serve?

5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Thinai Payasam vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Thinai Payasam?

½ cup Thinai Arisi (Foxtail Millet), ¼ cup Moong Dal, 1 cup Jaggery, 1 cup Milk, 10 Cashew (half), 10 Raisins, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Thinai Payasam?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Thinai Payasam?

About 341 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Thinai Payasam

Name: Thinai Payasam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ½ cup Thinai Arisi (Foxtail Millet); ¼ cup Moong Dal; 1 cup Jaggery; 1 cup Water; 2 tsp Ghee; 10 Cashew (half); 10 Raisins; 2½ cup Water; 1 cup Milk; ½ tsp Cardamom Powder

30 min
not spicy
Serves 5

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as Foxtail Millet Payasam, Thinai Arisi Payasam, Thinai Vellam Payasam · Veg · Dal, Sweets & Desserts

Dal Sweets & Desserts Low fat Jain Gluten-free

Thinai payasam: roasted foxtail millet and moong dal cooked soft, simmered in milk with jaggery and cardamom. Makes 5 servings in 30 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Pongal, Tamil New Year, Onam, Navaratri & Ayudha Pooja

Ingredients

9 items

5 people

Thinai Arisi (Foxtail Millet)½ cup
Moong Dal¼ cup
Jaggery1 cup
Water3½ cup
Ghee2 tsp
Cashew (half)10
Raisins10
Milk1 cup
Cardamom Powder½ tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 5 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 5 people
Energy	341kcal	1705kcal
Protein	6.9g	35g
Carbohydrate	69g	345g
Fat	5.3g	27g
Fibre	3.1g	16g
Sugar	44g	221g

Cookd masalas for thinai arisi (foxtail millet)

Method

1
Dry roast Thinai and Moong dal on low flame until it is fragrant. Set this aside.
Thinai Arisi (Foxtail Millet)Moong Dal
2
Add Jaggery and water in a pan and heat it till the Jaggery melts completely. Use a filter to remove the impurities and extract Jaggery syrup. Keep aside
JaggeryWater
3
In a small pan add Ghee, Cashews and Raisins. Roast until golden brown and till the raisins puff. Keep aside.
GheeCashew (half)Raisins
4
Cook Thinai and Moong dhal with 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker for 3 whistles.
Water
5
In a pan add milk, cooked Thinai and Moong Dhal and jaggery syrup.
Milk
6
Add Cardamom powder and keep stirring continuously.
Cardamom Powder
7
Add Ghee, Roasted Cashews and Raisins. Remove from the heat. Serve warm or chilled.

Before you start

How long does Thinai Payasam take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Thinai Payasam serve?: 5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Thinai Payasam vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Thinai Payasam spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Thinai Payasam?: ½ cup Thinai Arisi (Foxtail Millet), ¼ cup Moong Dal, 1 cup Jaggery, 1 cup Milk, 10 Cashew (half), 10 Raisins, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Thinai Payasam?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Thinai Payasam?: About 341 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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