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Moong Dal Halwa

Rich, aromatic, and loaded with protein- this moong dal halwa is a dessert with a difference. Go give it a try!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Moong Dal Halwa
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 476kcal
Author Enozia Zehra
Cost 15

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Moong Dal (Yellow gram)
  • As redq Water
  • ¼ cup Ghee
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • cup Milk
  • A pinch Kesar
  • A pinch Cardamom powder (optional)
  • For garnish Slivered almonds

Instructions

  • Soak the yellow gram in enough water overnight or at least for a few hours.
    1 cup Moong Dal, As redq Water
  • Once it is properly soaked, transfer it to a blender and blend it into a smooth paste.
  • Heat the ghee on a pan.
    ¼ cup Ghee
  • Add the moong paste and roast it in the ghee until it becomes a bit darker in color.
  • Next, add the milk, cardamom powder (optional) and kesar and mix well.
    ⅕ cup Milk, A pinch Cardamom powder, A pinch Kesar
  • The texture of the halwa will start to smoothen as you keep mixing.
  • Add the sugar next and give a good mix.
    ¼ cup Sugar
  • Add a little bit of water if the halwa starts to harden.
  • Keep mixing until the liquid dries up and the halwa becomes smooth. Make sure there are no lumps.
  • Serve hot after garnishing with slivered almonds.
    For garnish Slivered almonds

Nutrition

Serving: 3Servings | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg