Moong Dal Halwa

moong dal halwa

Moong dal ka halwa is a Rajasthani sweet, Marwari in particular. Now it is popular everywhere. You can find moong dal halwa in winter in Indian wedding buffets and many parties. It is quite heavy so a small serving usually suffices. It is best enjoyed hot in a cold winter night.

Recipe of moong dal halwa

1 cup moong dal (split, skinless green gram)

1 cup sugar

1 cup ghee (clarified butter)

1/2 cup water

Chopped and toasted nuts like cashew nuts, raisins and almonds

1. Wash and soak moong dal in hot water for 2 hours. Drain.

2. Grind moong dal to a coarse paste using very little water. Set aside.

3. Heat 1/2 cup water in a pan and add 1 cup sugar to it. Cook till sugar dissolves and you get syrup of 1 thread consistency (ek taar ki chashni). Keep aside.

4. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan/ kadhai. Add moong dal paste. Fry on a low heat till moong dal turn golden brown and aromatic.

5. Add sugar syrup (chashni) to the moong dal and mix well. Cook on a low heat till they blend well. Turn off the heat.

6. Serve hot moong dal ka halwa garnished with chopped and toasted nuts.