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Moong Dal Halwa Recipe Card

North Indian Kitchen
Moong Dal Halwa is an addictive and delicious halwa variant made with mung lentils, milk, sugar and nuts. It is popular in Rajasthan and some North Indian states. This sweet is rich, heavy and usually served during festivities and celebrations
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Soaking Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine North Indian
Servings 6
Calories 662 kcal

Equipments

1 Kadai
1 Sauce Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Moong Dal (split husked yellow mung lentils)
  • 9-10 tablespoon Desi Ghee
  • 4 pcs Green Cardamom/¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 10-12 pcs Almonds blanched/pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon Raisins

To Be Mixed Together

  • 1 liter Water
  • ½ teaspoon Saffron
  • 1½ cup Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Soak 1 cup moong dal (spilt and husked yellow moong lentils) in enough water overnight or for 4 to 5 hours. I soaked the lentils overnight.
    2. Drain and grind the moong dal to a smooth paste with very little water. Make a thick batter like consistency and do not make it runny or watery.
    3. Melt 9 to 10 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) in a well-seasoned wok or kadai or a non-stick kadai or frying pan.
    4. Add the ground moong dal paste. Keep stirring the moong dal mixture on medium-low to medium heat. The raw aroma of the moong lentils should go away completely before you go on to the next step.
    5. While the mixture is cooking, in another pan or kadai, take 1 liter water , 1/2 teaspoon Saffron ,¼ to ⅓ teaspoon cardamom powder and 1½ cups sugar.
    6. The moong dal mixture should separate and look golden.
    7. Add water mixture to the well roasted moong lentils mixture.
    8. The mixture bubbles and sizzles, so be careful while adding the hot water mixture. Mix it well.
    9. The liquid should get absorbed and once again you will see the ghee getting separated. This means the halwa is finally done.

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Notes

  • 1 cup sugar is just sweet which we prefer. For more sweetness you can add 1 or 2 tablespoons more of sugar or add ¼ cup sugar extra.
  • Make sure to soak the lentils for a few hours so that you can grind them easily to a smooth paste.
  • Remember not to add too much water while grinding and make the paste or batter runny or watery.
Nutrition Facts
Moong Dal Halwa Recipe Card
Amount per Serving
Calories
662
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
 
15
g
94
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
33
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
133
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
101
g
34
%
Sugar
 
79
g
88
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Vitamin A
 
137
IU
3
%
Vitamin B1
 
0.04
mg
3
%
Vitamin B2
 
0.1
mg
6
%
Vitamin B3
 
0.1
mg
1
%
Vitamin B6
 
0.1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B12
 
0.2
µg
3
%
Vitamin C
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Vitamin D
 
0.4
µg
3
%
Vitamin E
 
0.1
mg
1
%
Vitamin K
 
0.4
µg
0
%
Calcium
 
83
mg
8
%
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
 
1
µg
0
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Magnesium
 
13
mg
3
%
Phosphorus
 
55
mg
6
%
Zinc
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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