Recipes For Moong Dal Halwa at Home 2023

Recipes For Moong Dal Halwa

Moong dal halwa is a traditional Indian sweet made from moong dal (split yellow lentils), ghee, sugar, and various aromatic spices. Here is a recipe for how to make moong dal halwa:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup moong dal (split yellow lentils)
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup ghee
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped cashews
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1 teaspoon saffron strands (optional)

Instructions:

1. Rinse the moong dal in water several times until the water runs clear. Soak the moong dal in water for 1 hour.
2. Drain the water and grind the moong dal to a fine paste using a food processor or a grinder.
3. Heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan and add the moong dal paste. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring continuously until the dal becomes golden brown and starts to leave the sides of the pan. This will take around 30-40 minutes.
4. Add the sugar, milk, cardamom powder, cashews, raisins, and saffron strands (if using) to the pan and mix well. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the mixture thickens and the ghee starts to separate from the mixture.
5. Remove from heat and serve the moong dal halwa warm or at room temperature.
6. Note: You can also add chopped nuts like almonds and pistachios for added flavor and texture.
7. You can also add some food coloring to give it a different color.
8. You can also add some khoya or milk powder for a richer taste and texture.
9. You can also add some more ghee for a richer and creamier texture.
10. It can be garnished with some chopped dry fruits.
11. It can be served warm or cold.
12. It is typically served during special occasions and festivals in India.
13. It can be stored in air tight container for a week in the refrigerator.

 Moong Dal Halwa Nutrition information

Here is the approximate nutrition information for the recipe:

• Serving size: 1/4 cup
• Servings per recipe: approximately 16

Calories per serving:

• Moong dal: 115 calories
• Ghee: 238 calories
• Sugar: 194 calories
• Milk: 12 calories
• Cashews: 34 calories
• Raisins: 24 calories

Total calories per serving: 617 calories

Macronutrients per serving:

• Total fat: 27.5g
• Saturated fat: 15g
• Cholesterol: 63mg
• Sodium: 3mg
• Total carbohydrates: 83.5g
• Dietary fiber: 2.5g
• Sugars: 68.5g
• Protein: 8g

It's important to note that this recipe is quite high in calories, saturated fat, and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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