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Moong Dal Halwa Recipe | Moong Dal Halwa With Jaggery with Video Recipe. Moong Dal Halwa is a traditional indian dessert that originates from north India. This sweet dish is made from moong dal, also known as split yellow lentils.
The preparation of moong dal halwa is very simple. Firstly, mooned dal is soaked in water and then grounded into a coarse paste. Finally, its cooked with ghee and jaggery. Cardamom powder is incorporated into moong dal halwa, it enhances its flavor. It is garnished with nuts. The result is a rich, aromatic, and intensely flavorful halwa that has a unique texture and a delightful balance of sweetness. Traditionally, moong dal halwa is made with sugar but for making it a healthy halwa I have added jaggery instead of sugar in this recipe.
Moong Dal Halwa is a beloved treat during festive occasions, celebrations, and special events in India. Its melt-in-the-mouth consistency, coupled with the fusion of sweet and nutty flavors. Try this recipe and let me know your feedback.
Moong Dal Halwa Ingredients
Moong Dal-1 Cup
Powdered Jaggery-1 Cup
Water-1 Cup
Ghee-2 tbs+1/2 Cup
Rava/Sooji-1 tbs
Cardamom Powder-1/2 tsp
Cashew Nuts Split-8
How To Make Moong Dal Halwa
- Firstly, soak moong dal for 2 hours. Then drain the water and grind the soaked moong dal into a slightly coarse paste.
- Further, in a heavy bottomed pan add powdered jaggery and water. Then heat it and let the jaggery dissolve completely.
- Then strain it and keep it aside.
- Next heat 2tbs ghee in a pan. Then add rava/sooji in it and sauté it in low flame until it turns aromatic.
- Then add the moong dal paste and cook it till it absorbs ghee.
- Further add jaggery syrup in it and mix well.
- Cook it in medium flame until the jaggery syrup is absorbed well by the mixture.
- Then add cardamom powder and mix it well.
- Further add 1/2 cup ghee and cook it until the mixture starts to separate from the pan.
- Finally add cashew nuts and mix it.
- Moong Dal Halwa is now ready to serve.
Video Recipe
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How To Make Moong Dal Halwa With Step By Step Photos
- Firstly, soak moong dal for 2 hours. Then drain the water and grind the soaked moong dal into a slightly coarse paste.
- Further, in a heavy bottomed pan add powdered jaggery and water. Then heat it and let the jaggery dissolve completely.
- Then strain it and keep it aside.
- Next heat 2tbs ghee in a pan. Then add rava/sooji in it and sauté it in low flame until it turns aromatic.
- Then add the moong dal paste and cook it till it absorbs ghee.
- Further add jaggery syrup in it and mix well.
- Cook it in medium flame until the jaggery syrup is absorbed well by the mixture.
- Then add cardamom powder and mix it well.
- Further add 1/2 cup ghee and cook it until the mixture starts to separate from the pan.
- Finally add cashew nuts and mix it.
- Moong Dal Halwa is now ready to serve.
