Moong Dal Halwa

15 mins
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. 2Take 2 cups of unpolished moong dal and stir it in a wok in medium flame for 15-20 minutes
  3. 3Take 2 cups of unpolished moong dal and stir it in a wok in medium flame for 15-20 minutes
  4. 4Transfer the moong dal to another container and let it cool down.
  5. 5Transfer the moong dal to another container and let it cool down.
  6. 6Transfer the moong dal to another container and let it cool down.
  7. 7Add the cooled moong dal to a blender and grind it well.
  8. 8Add the cooled moong dal to a blender and grind it well.
  9. 9Add the cooled moong dal to a blender and grind it well.
  10. 10Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a wok.
  11. 11Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a wok.
  12. 12Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a wok.
  13. 13Add the grounded moong dal to the wok and mix well.
  14. 14Add the grounded moong dal to the wok and mix well.
  15. 15Add the grounded moong dal to the wok and mix well.
  16. 16Add 1 cup of ghee. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
  17. 17Add 1 cup of ghee. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
  18. 18Add 1 cup of ghee. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
  19. 19Add crushed nuts and mix well.
  20. 20Add crushed nuts and mix well.
  21. 21Add crushed nuts and mix well.
  22. 22Remove half portion of the mixture.
  23. 23Remove half portion of the mixture.
  24. 24Remove half portion of the mixture.
  25. 25Add 3/4 cup of sugar to the remaining mixture. Mix well.
  26. 26Add 3/4 cup of sugar to the remaining mixture. Mix well.
  27. 27Add 3/4 cup of sugar to the remaining mixture. Mix well.
  28. 28Add 1 liter of boiled milk. Stir continuously.
  29. 29Add 1 liter of boiled milk. Stir continuously.
  30. 30Add 1 liter of boiled milk. Stir continuously.
  31. 31Add saffron (optional).
  32. 32Add saffron (optional).
  33. 33Add saffron (optional).
  34. 34Once the mixture starts to thicken, add 4-5 tablespoons of ghee, 5-6 green cardamoms.
  35. 35Once the mixture starts to thicken, add 4-5 tablespoons of ghee, 5-6 green cardamoms.
  36. 36Once the mixture starts to thicken, add 4-5 tablespoons of ghee, 5-6 green cardamoms.
  37. 37The Moong Dal Halwa is ready.
  38. 38The Moong Dal Halwa is ready.
  39. 39The Moong Dal Halwa is ready.
  40. 40Let the pre-mix cool down and keep in a room temperature. It can last for three months.
  41. 41Let the pre-mix cool down and keep in a room temperature. It can last for three months.
  42. 42Let the pre-mix cool down and keep in a room temperature. It can last for three months.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

wokblenderspoonspatula