MOONG DAL HALWA

 

" A Halwa Fit for all Occasions."

Serves 6

 

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ Tcup- Split Yellow Gram ( Hindi Term Dhuli Moong Dal )
1 ½ Tcup- Milk
2 Tcup- Sugar
1 Tsp Saffron dissolved in warm milk
1 Tbsp- Cardamom Powder
½ Tcup- Assorted Dry Fruits ( Raisins,Almonds,Cashewnuts,Pistachio )
8 Tbsp- Ghee
250 gms- Grated Khoya
2-3 Drops- Yellow Food Colour

 

Garnish
Silver Varak
Rose Petals
Cardamom Powder
Dry Fruits

 

METHOD

1. Soak Moong Dal in water overnight.
2. Drain well and then grind to a coarse paste using very little water.
3. Take ghee in a kadhai and to it add the moong dal paste and stir continuously.
4. Stir well on a low flame and see that it becomes golden brown in colour.
5. Add khoya and mix well and then add milk and water and mix well.
6. Add sugar and cook on a low flame.
7. Add saffron,colour,cardamom powder and mix well.Add dry fruits and then check the sweetness.
8. Garnish with dry fruits,rose petals,silver varak and sprinkle cardamom powder and serve hot or cold as per liking.