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Moong Dal Halwa
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Moong Dal Halwa

Moong Dal Halwa is one of the popular Indian Sweets made during festivals. Made with split yellow moong dal, this is a delicious and sinful dessert to enjoy
Course Sweets
Cuisine North Indian
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Festival Meal, Raksha Bandhan
By Diet Vegetarian
Dish Type Under 5 Ingredients
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Split Yellow Moong Dal
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1.5 cups Milk
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Ghee
  • 10 in Cashews roasted in ghee

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the split yellow moong dal for 15 mins. Drain and let it dry over a muslin cloth for 30 mins.
  • Then dry roast the dal till it turns to a nice golden colour. Allow to cool completely.
  • Pulse to a fine powder.
  • Heat a nonstick pan with 2 tbsp ghee, roast the cashews, remove and keep it aside.
  • Next add the dal powder and roast the moong dal powder in low flame for 5 to 7 mins.
  • Then slowly add the sugar and let it complete melt well.
  • Then add milk slowly, till it is absorbed well. Alter with add ghee by teaspoon and little water.
  • Cook this on low flame until you complete the ghee, milk and water. This takes about 15 to 20 mins.
  • Add roasted nuts to garnish finally.
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