ಉಡುಪಿ ಸ್ಪೆಷಲ್ ಅಕ್ಕಿ ಕಡಲೆಬೇಳೆ ಪಾಯಸ | Udupi Style Akki Kadlebele Payasa | Rice Chana Dal Payasam

During this festive season, do try this Rice Chana Dal or Akki Kadale Bele Payasa recipe from the Mangalore Udupi coastal belt.

Do check my other Payasa recipes:

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Avalakki Payasa recipe with Coconut Milk Jaggery Link:    • ಉಡುಪಿ ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣ ಶೈಲಿ ಅವಲಕ್ಕಿ ಪಾಯಸ | Av...  
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Ingredients:

Channa Dal/Bengal Gram - 1/2 Cup
Sonamasoori Rice - 3 Tbsp
Poppy seeds/Khus-Khus - 1 Tbsp
Grated Coconut - 3/4 Cup
Cardamom - 2
Jaggery - 1 Cup
Salt - 2 Pinches
Ghee/Clarified Butter - 3 & 1/2 Tbsp
Cashewnuts - 20-25 Broken

Method:

1. Add 1/2 Cup of Channa Dal/Bengal Gram to the cooker. Add water and wash the Channa Dal 2-3 times. Add 2 Cups of Water. Soak the Channa Dal for at least half an hour.

2. Add 3 Tbsp of Rice to a bowl. Wash the Rice 2-3 times and add it to the soaked Channa Dal.

3. Close the lid, put the whistle on, and cook them for 6 whistles. Allow the pressure to ease naturally.

4. Add 1 Tbsp of Poppy Seeds to a small frying pan. Roast the Poppy Seeds on low flame. Roast the Poppy Seeds until they change colour, start to pop, and emit a subtle aroma. Once the Poppy Seeds turn golden, switch off the flame and transfer them to a bowl.

5. Add 3/4 cup of fresh grated Coconut to a mixer jar. Add the roasted Poppy Seeds. Add the Cardamom Seeds from 2 Cardamoms. Add 1/4 cup of Water and grind to a fine paste.

6. Add 1 cup of grated Jaggery to a vessel. Add 1/2 cup of Water and melt the Jaggery. Make sure the Jaggery is completely melted.

7. Transfer the cooked Rice and Channa Dal to the vessel in which you will prepare the Payasa. Filter the Jaggery syrup and add it to the cooked Rice and Channa Dal. Mix everything well.

8. After cooking for 2 minutes, add 2-3 pinches of Salt. Add the ground paste while mixing and boiling, and mix it well. Add the washed mixer jar of water. Add water to adjust the consistency of the Payasa and allow it to cook. Let the Payasa cook/boil for 5-6 minutes.

9. Add 1 & 1/2 Tbsp of Ghee/Clarified Butter to a small frying pan. I added 20-25 broken Cashewnuts. Roast the Cashewnuts on low flame. Once the Cashewnuts turn golden, add them to the Payasa. Finally, add 2 tsp of Ghee/Clarified Butter and mix it.

Now the Akki Kadlebele/Rice Channa Dal Payasa is ready to serve.