Moong Dal Halwa soothes heart & tummy with sweetness! This halwa is one of the tastiest halwa recipes which can be made with easily available ingredients in your pantry.
About Moong Dal Halwa
Moong Dal Halwa takes time and effort as most halwa recipes. This halwa takes a lot of time so you need patience and time as it needs to be constantly monitored and stirring. But the end result is worth it, so tasty and delicious. This is no lesser than badam halwa tastes so delish so do try and enjoy. Few months back, mittus tamil mam had asked to bring halwa to school and I knew most of them would bring carrot halwa so made this moong dal halwa and yes had in mind to post a new recipe as well. The box came back empty and I was happy to see her face beaming with pride.
Moong Dal Halwa Ingredients
Moong Dal – Use split yellow moong dal which suits best for this halwa.Ghee – Using pure homemade ghee is best however storebought can also be used but make sure to use pure ghee.Flavouring – Saffron is the main flavouring for this halwa so use good quality aromatic and flavourful saffron threads.Milk – I used cows milk you can use any full fat milk.Sugar – White sugar is preferred for this recipe.
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Moong Dal Halwa Recipe Step by Step
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Expert Tips
Cooking the raw moong dal paste properly is the main key to get the flavour and texture perfect,so be patient and cook in low flame.You can keep in fridge , it will keep well for 4-5 days, heat it up while serving.I did not add any nuts , just garnished with pistachios and saffron.
Serving & Storage Suggestion
Serve this halwa hot or warm tastes best. In case if you want to store, you can store in fridge for 2 days. While serving heat it up slightly for the ghee to be released and make is greasy instead of dry.
Variations
You can use cane sugar or brown sugar replacing white sugar but the taste and texture may vary.If you prefer you can add a pinch of cardamom powder if you like the flavour.You can fry cashews and almonds in ghee and add it too.
