Moong Dal Halwa

Moong Dal Halwa is a warm Indian sweet with a soft texture, rich ghee aroma, and gentle cardamom flavour. This homemade version is prepared for four servings and uses familiar Indian ingredients. The method is simple. Cook patiently and watch the colour, aroma, and texture as the dish comes together. Ghee gives the recipe a warm aroma and a rich homemade taste wherever it suits the dish. Serve warm in four small bowls. Making this recipe at home is a pleasant experience, especially when the fresh aroma fills the kitchen. Please do try this recipe and share your feedback using the comment box below.

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Moong Dal Halwa

Author: Ambarish Joglekar Cooking Method: Roasting, Simmering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: F Four servings I Indian recipe M Moong Dal Halwa

Difficulty: Intermediate Total Time 5 hrs 15 mins

Calories: 520

Description

A warm Indian sweet with a soft texture, rich ghee aroma, and gentle cardamom flavour.

Ingredients:

Servings

• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups yellow moong dal Soaked for 4 Hours
• 1 cup ghee
• 4 cups hot milk
• 1 cup sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon cardamom powder
• ¹⁄₃ cup chopped almonds and cashews

Instructions

1. Prepare 1 1/2 cups yellow moong dal, soaked for 4 hours and ground coarsely and keep the measured liquid ready
2. Heat half the ghee in a heavy pan and add moong dal paste
3. Roast the paste slowly, stirring continuously, until it becomes crumbly, golden, and aromatic
4. Add hot milk carefully in small portions. Stir continuously because the mixture may splutter
5. Cook until the mixture becomes soft and most of the liquid is absorbed
6. Add the sweetener, remaining ghee, and cardamom. Cook until the halwa leaves the sides of the pan
7. Add the nuts, rest for 5 minutes, and serve warm in four bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 520kcal

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