Moong Dal halwa is a famous sweet dish in Indian weddings and festivals, but it could also be savoured pretty often without occasion it’s rich and creamy flavours melt in the mouth like clouds and the nuts in it make it a true delicacy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow moong dal
- 1 cup of ghee
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of water
- 4-6 Cardamons
- saffron
- minced almonds
- nuts.
Step By Step Guide
Moong Dal Preparation
Rinse and soak the moong dal for 2-3 hours and grind it in a mixer to make a paste.
Make liquid
Combine milk, water and sugar in a bowl and whisk it thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely, then add a few saffron strands to it.
Prepare The Dal
Gently pour the moong dal paste in a pan, add ghee to it and cook on medium flame with continuous stirring.
Sear Until Golden
Roast the dal until it has become golden brown then add the milk-sugar mixture to it and stir continiously to cook without any lumps.
Check Halwa Consistency
Cook until the halwa has a good consistency then add cardamom powder and minced nuts to it.
Garnish And Serve
Serve hot moong dal halwa garnished with kesar on top. Enjoy!
