Manganem is a Goan Bengal gram dal sweet. It is similar to ‘kheer’ – a famous Indian dessert.
Ingredients:
½ cup Bengal gram dal/ chana dal
¼ cup sabudana / sago/ tapioca pearls
½ cup jaggery (grated)
½ cup coconut milk
15 cashewnuts (chopped)
10 raisins
1 tbsp ghee
½ cup water
Method:
Put the chana dal in a pressure cooker along with ½ cup water. Wait for 1-3 whistles depending on when they are cooked. Don’t overcook. Drain the water.
Roast the raisins and cashewnuts in ghee. Keep aside.
In a heavy-bottomed pan put in the chana dal, sabudana, jaggery, and coconut milk. Cook for 15-20 minutes until everything thickens and the sabudana is cooked. Use water if required.
Add the cashewnuts and raisins.
Enjoy this festive sweet hot or chilled.
