Moong Dal Halwa

15m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Take 2 cups of unpolished moong dal and stir it in a wok in medium flame for 15-20 minutes
  2. 2Transfer the moong dal to another container and let it cool down.
  3. 3Add the cooled moong dal to a blender and grind it well.
  4. 4Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a wok.
  5. 5Add the grounded moong dal to the wok and mix well.
  6. 6Add 1 cup of ghee. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
  7. 7Add crushed nuts and mix well.
  8. 8Remove half portion of the mixture.
  9. 9Add 3/4 cup of sugar to the remaining mixture. Mix well.
  10. 10Add 1 liter of boiled milk. Stir continuously.
  11. 11Add saffron (optional).
  12. 12Once the mixture starts to thicken, add 4-5 tablespoons of ghee, 5-6 green cardamoms.
  13. 13The Moong Dal Halwa is ready.
  14. 14Let the pre-mix cool down and keep in a room temperature. It can last for three months.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Moong Dal (unpolished)
  • 1 cup Ghee
  • 0.5 cup nuts (cashew and almond)
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 1 liter boiled milk
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 5 green cardamom

Equipment

wokblenderspoonspatula