Moong Dal Halwa
Moong dal halwa is a delicious winter dish that is proven to keep the body warm and defend against the winter chill. This delicacy, made with yellow moong dal, milk, and ghee, is high in protein and zinc, as well as potassium and magnesium, which help regulate blood pressure.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Moong Dal Halwa
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal
- - 1 cup yellow moong dal split and skinned
- - 1 cup ghee clarified butter
- - 1 cup sugar
- - 2 cups whole milk
- - 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- - A pinch of saffron strands soaked in warm milk
- - Chopped nuts almonds, cashews, and pistachios for garnish
Step 1: Dal Preparation
- Wash the moong dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 4-6 hours.
- Drain the water and grind the dal into a coarse paste using minimal water.
Step 2: Ghee Infusion
- Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- Add the ground moong dal and roast it in ghee until it turns golden brown, stirring continuously.
Step 3: Milk Addition
- Once the dal changes color, add whole milk to the pan gradually while stirring continuously.
- Keep stirring to avoid lumps, and cook until the mixture thickens.
Step 4: Sweetening the Pot
- Add sugar to the mixture and continue stirring. The sugar will melt and blend into the halwa.
- Keep cooking until the halwa achieves a smooth consistency.
Step 5: Aromatic Touch
- Incorporate cardamom powder and the saffron-infused milk into the halwa for a fragrant touch.
- Stir well and let it simmer until the ghee starts to separate from the mixture.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
- Garnish the Moong Dal Halwa with chopped nuts.
- Serve it warm, and savor the richness of this traditional Indian dessert.