Total Time: 1 10

Moong dal halwa is a rich creamy Indian Dessert which is made of split soaked yellow moong dal. This halwa is relished by everybody especially it is the delicacy of Rajasthan. It is usually made in festive occasions like Holi, Diwali, weddings etc.

I have also made few more moong dal recipes such as, Moong Dal ki Tikki, Sabut Moong Dal Ka Paratha, Bread moong Dal Uttapam, etc.We need energy and lots of patience to make this halwa because it takes lot of time and effort.

Indian desserts you will like:Bread Gulab Jamun, Aate Ka Halwa, Nariyal Ki Barfi, Meetha Daliya, etc.

Moongdal ka halwa on a yellow bowl garnished with some chopped almonds keeped on a red hankerchief with a dark background |

How To Make Moong Dal Ka Halwa

Moong dal halwa is a rich creamy Indian Dessert which is made of split soaked yellow moong dal. This halwa is relished by everybody especially it is the delicacy of Rajasthan.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: halwa, moong dal halwa

Prep Time: 40

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: Peoples

Calories: 1065kcal

Author: Reshu Drolia

Ingredients

200 gm moong dal wash and soaked split yellow
200 gm khoya
200 gm sugar
200 gm Ghee Recipe of homemade Ghee
1 ½ cup milk
Cardamom 4pc husked and powdered
saffron Few strands
10 pcs Almonds cut into slivers
½ tsp Wheat flour optional
Pinch Food color

Instructions

Soak the Moong dal in enough water for 3-4 hrs.
Drain and Grind the moong dal to a smooth paste by using very little water.
Heat ghee in a non stick pan. Add wheat flour and mix well (if you are making halwa in iron kadai, add little wheat flour to avoid stickness). Add grounded moong dal on lower heat and mix well.
Stir the mixture on low to medium flame. Keep on stirring the halwa until it starts breaking down and getting separated with fat.
In the pic below it just resembles sooji halwa.
When the halwa get separated from fat and change its color and gives nice aroma adds khoya. Mix well for 5 mins. The liquid should get absorbed and once again you will see the ghee getting separated.
Add sugar, milk and mix till the sugar gets dissolve.
Add cardamom powder, some almond slivers, saffron, colour and mix it well.
Now the halwa is ready. It took total of about 45 mins to 1hr to make the halwa.
Garnish with remaining almonds slivers and serve.

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Notes

Notes: Moong dal ka halwa can be stored for several weeks in refrigerator. Just add litte milk to reheat before serving.

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How to make Moong Dal Ka Halwa:

Soak the Moong dal in enough water for 3-4 hrs.

Drain and Grind the moong dal to a smooth paste by using very little water.

Heat ghee in a non stick pan. Add wheat flour and mix well (if you are making halwa in iron kadai, add little wheat flour to avoid stickness). Add grounded moong dal on lower heat and mix well.

Stir the mixture on low to medium flame. Keep on stirring the halwa until it starts breaking down and getting separated with fat.

In the pic below it just resembles sooji halwa.
When the halwa get separated from fat and change its color and gives nice aroma adds khoya. Mix well for 5 mins. The liquid should get absorbed and once again you will see the ghee getting separated.

Add sugar, milk and mix till the sugar gets dissolve.

Add cardamom powder, some almond slivers, saffron, colour and mix it well.

Now the halwa is ready. It took total of about 45 mins to 1hr to make the halwa.
Garnish with remaining almonds slivers and serve.

Note:

Moong dal ka halwa can be stored for several weeks in refrigerator. Just add litte milk to reheat before serving.

Watch more recipies related to moong dal- Moong Dal Ka Paratha, Moong Dal ki Tikki

See Recipe In हिन्दी (Hindi)

How To Make Moong Dal Ka Halwa Dessert Recipe