Hey everyone, it’s Jim, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a special dish, moong dal halwa. One of my favorites. This time, I will make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.
Moong dal or split green gram paste is sautéed in ghee on low heat till it goes fragrant and a beautiful golden brown in colour. The fruit of this laborious process is a sweet, rich and creamy moong dal halwa - which I am sure you won't be able to keep your hands off! A couple of spoons of this one and a good night's sleep is assured. moong dal halwa is a classic recipe that is relished throughout Rajasthan during the winter months, as it is supposed to keep the body warm and protect it from the bitter winter cold. Rajasthani traditional moong dal halwa is considered to be auspicious, and is often prepared during Holi, Diwali and weddings too.
Moong dal halwa is one of the most popular of current trending foods on earth. It’s easy, it is fast, it tastes delicious. It’s appreciated by millions every day. They’re fine and they look wonderful. Moong dal halwa is something which I have loved my whole life.
To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook moong dal halwa using 5 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Moong dal halwa:
- Prepare 1 cup yellow moong dal
- Get 1 cup ghee
- Take 3/4 cup sugar
- Make ready 3 tbsp Malai
- Take slices Peeled and chopped almond in
About Moong Dal Halwa Recipe: Halwa made from moong dal and flavored with cardamom and almonds. It's a perfect winter dessert to indulge in! Moong Dal halwa made in the instant pot is an easy version of a rich and delicious Indian dessert. Cooked and mashed mung lentils are roasted in ghee, cardamom, saffron and sugar to make an irresistibly sweet halwa that is served on special occasions in India.
Steps to make Moong dal halwa:
- Wash moong dal. Soak it for 3 hrs. Grind it smoothly. Don't add water while grinding. If necessary add very little water.
- Add ghee to kadhai. Add grinded moong dal to it and mix it.
- After mixing switch on gas. Stir continuously and roast it. Roast it till it changes color, leaves sides of kadhai and it turns aromatic.
- Keep 2 cups of water for boiling. From that keep 1 cup aside. Add sugar to remaining water and dissolve sugar in it. Then add this sugar syrup to roasted moong dal.
- While adding sugar syrup stir continuously so there will not be lumps in halwa. Add remaining water as needed. Stir it well. Halwa will leave ghee from sides of kadhai. While serving garnish with chopped almonds.
Moong Dal halwa made in the instant pot is an easy version of a rich and delicious Indian dessert. Cooked and mashed mung lentils are roasted in ghee, cardamom, saffron and sugar to make an irresistibly sweet halwa that is served on special occasions in India. When you think of Indian desserts, halwa comes to mind at once. This dal halwa is extremely popular during the winter months in northern parts of India. There won't be a shaadi (wedding) in Delhi during winters without moong dal halwa being on the menu.
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