Moong Dal Halwa

Moong Dal Halwa is a delicacy of the state of Rajasthan. It is a rich, creamy and pudding-like dessert. Made with split yellow moong dal, this is a popular and delicious dessert for the winter months.

Ingredients

• 100 gm Mung Dal (without skin)(grinded)
• 75 gm Desi Ghee
• 75 gm Sugar
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup water
• 8-10 Almonds finely chopped
• ¼ tsp cardamom powder

Method

• Wash dal thoroughly and soak in 3 cups of water for at least 4 hours.
• Drain the water and blend dal into a thick paste, adding just enough water as needed to blend.
• Heat ghee in a pan and add mung dal paste in it.
• Roast it in ghee till it is color change to light brown.
• Boil milk and water. Then add boiled milk – water and sugar. Stir well.
• Cook till it becomes dry and ghee is separated.
• Then add cardamom powder and stir well.
• Garnish with almonds .