Moong Dal Halwa By Sanjeev Kapoor

Ingredients

Moong Dal Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert. This delicious dessert is made with split and husked moong dal, sugar, clarified butter or ghee, cardamom, raisins, and cashews. This dessert is not only delicious but also very nutritious as it uses moong dal which is high in protein, fiber and other essential nutrients.

To make this dessert, you will need the following ingredients:

1 cup split and husked moong dal
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup clarified butter or ghee
3-4 cardamom pods, crushed
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup cashews, chopped

Instructions

To make Moong Dal Halwa, start by washing and soaking the moong dal in water for 2-3 hours. Once the dal is soaked, drain the excess water and grind it into a smooth paste.

Heat the clarified butter or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Once the ghee is hot, add the ground moong dal paste and sauté for about 10 minutes or until the dal is lightly golden brown.

Next, add the sugar, cardamom, raisins, and cashews to the pan and mix everything together. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens.

Finally, turn off the heat and transfer the halwa to a serving dish. Garnish with more raisins and cashews and serve warm.

Nutrition

Moong Dal Halwa is a wholesome dessert that is packed with nutrients. It is high in protein and fiber, as well as essential minerals such as iron, calcium, and magnesium.

This dessert is also high in calories, so it should be consumed in moderation. One serving of Moong Dal Halwa contains about 500 calories.

Moong Dal Halwa is a delicious and nutritious dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any special occasion or just for a simple treat.