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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 hour
Cook Time 8 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 8 minutes minutes
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 476kcal
Author Enozia Zehra
Cost 15
- 1 cup Moong Dal (Yellow gram)
- As redq Water
- ¼ cup Ghee
- ¼ cup Sugar
- ⅕ cup Milk
- A pinch Kesar
- A pinch Cardamom powder (optional)
- For garnish Slivered almonds
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
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