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Moong Dal Halwa

This healthy Moong Dal Halwa is a protein-rich Indian dessert made with yellow moong dal, ghee, and jaggery. Easy to cook and perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup yellow moong dal soaked for 2 hours
  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • 1/2 cup jaggery powdered
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • 2 tbsp almonds chopped
  • 2 tbsp cashews chopped

Equipment

  • heavy bottom pan
  • blender
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Drain the soaked moong dal and grind it into a coarse paste without adding water.
  2. Heat ghee in a heavy-bottom pan. Add the dal paste and start roasting on medium heat.
  3. Cook while stirring continuously until the dal turns golden and releases a nutty aroma.
  4. Add milk and mix well. Cook until the dal absorbs the milk and thickens.
  5. Add jaggery and mix until it melts completely and blends with the halwa.
  6. Sprinkle cardamom powder and stir for 2 more minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped almonds and cashews. Serve warm.

Notes

For a lighter version, reduce ghee to 2 tbsp and use low-fat milk. Jaggery adds minerals and makes this halwa healthier than refined sugar versions.