Recipe of Moong Dal ka Halwa

Moong Dal Halwa Recipe

🧾 Ingredients:

• Yellow moong dal (split & skinned) – 1 cup
• Ghee (clarified butter) – ¾ to 1 cup (as per taste)
• Milk – 1 cup
• Water – 1 cup
• Sugar – 1 cup (adjust to taste)
• Cardamom powder – ½ teaspoon
• Cashews, almonds, raisins – 2–3 tablespoons (chopped)

👩‍🍳 Method:

1. Prepare the dal
   Wash the moong dal and soak it for 4–5 hours or overnight.
   Drain the water and grind the dal into a coarse paste (do not make it smooth).
2. Roast the dal (important step)
   Heat ghee in a heavy-bottom pan.
   Add the ground dal and roast on low heat, stirring continuously.
   Roast until it turns light golden and releases aroma, and ghee starts separating.
   This may take 20–30 minutes.
3. Add milk and water
   Slowly add milk and water while stirring (be careful of splashes).
   Mix well to avoid lumps.
4. Cook the halwa
   Let it cook until it thickens.
   Add sugar and mix well. The halwa will loosen initially, then thicken again.
5. Flavor & garnish
   Add cardamom powder and dry fruits.
   Cook for another 5–7 minutes until the halwa leaves the sides of the pan.
6. Serve
   Serve hot and enjoy delicious Moong Dal Halwa! 😋

⭐ Tips:

• Slow roasting gives the best taste and texture.
• Do not reduce ghee too much—it’s key to authentic flavor.
• You can use only water instead of milk if preferred.