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moong dal halwa
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moong dal halwa recipe | moong dal sheera recipe

easy moong dal halwa recipe | moong dal sheera recipe
Course Dessert
Cuisine rajasthani
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

for soaking:

  • ½ cup moong dal
  • 2 cups hot water

other ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
  • 10 cashews half
  • 4 almonds for garnishing
  • 15-20 raisins
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 4 cardamom powdered
  • 2 tbsp saffron milk

Instructions

  • firstly, soak moong dal in enough hot water for atleast 2-3 hours. using hot water soaks the dal fast.
  • furthermore, drain the moong dal and keep aside for 30 minutes. so that all water is dried off.
  • now transfer it to a blender and blend to coarse paste without adding any water. keep aside.
  • also take a non stick kadai and heat 3-4 tbsp of ghee.
  • furthermore, take cashews and pista or dry fruits of your choice.
  • fry cashews and raisins till they turn golden brown on medium flame. keep aside.
  • now add the moong dal paste.
  • saute on low to medium flame for atleast 15 minutes.
  • saute till they turn crumble.
  • break the crumbled moong dal and fry till they turn golden brown.
  • furthermore, add water.
  • also add milk and boil for a 1 minute.
  • then add sugar and mix well.
  • cover and cook on low flame for 5-7 minutes or till it forms a lump separating the pan.
  • now add cardamom powder and saffron milk.
  • also add roasted cashews and raisins. preserve few for garnishing.
  • give a good mix and transfer to a bowl.
  • finally, garnish with few almonds, cashews and raisins.