Jul 09 2026
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Moong Dal Halwa Recipe

Inspired by Thali
Time50m
Serves4

Served with Vanilla Ice Cream

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Ingredients

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Halwa Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Moong Dal Halwa

  1. 1

    Soak the Moong Dal

    Rinse the moong dal thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 2 hours. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Roast the Dal

    In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add the soaked moong dal and roast until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma, about 10-15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Dal

    Add the milk to the roasted dal and stir well. Cook on low heat until the dal is soft and the milk has thickened, about 15-20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Sugar and Flavoring

    Stir in the sugar and cardamom powder. Continue to cook until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens further, about 5-10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Finish with Nuts and Raisins

    Add the chopped nuts and raisins, mixing well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Serving

  1. 6

    Plate the Halwa

    Serve the warm moong dal halwa in bowls.

  2. 7

    Add Ice Cream

    Top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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