Moong Dal Halwa

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 1

Indulge in the Sweet Delight of Moong Dal Halwa Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

4 hours

Cook

45 min

Ready In

4 hours 45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

400

Sugar

15g

Fat

28g

Moong Dal Halwa is a popular sweet dish in India, particularly in North India. It's a go-to recipe for winter indulgence and is usually served hot. The dessert has a smooth, pudding-like consistency and is mildly sweet. The dish is often served during festivals, special occasions, and weddings. Yellow lentils or Moong Dal is the primary ingredient used in the recipe. Lentils are known for their high protein content and are frequently used in Indian cuisine to make savoury and sweet dishes.

Instructions

1.	Wash and soak the yellow lentils for 3-4 hours.
2.	Then, blend the lentils in a mixer-grinder until they become a smooth paste.
3.	Heat ghee in a non-stick pan and add the lentil paste to it.
4.	On medium heat, keep stirring the lentil paste until it changes colour to light brown, and the ghee separates.
5.	Add sugar-water mix gradually while stirring continuously until it thickens and starts coming together.
6.	Add raisins, almonds, and pistachios and mix well.
7.	Serve it hot or after it cools down.

PROS

Moong Dal Halwa is a tasty, aromatic dessert enjoyed by all age groups.

It’s a perfect dessert for chilli evenings as it provides warmth to your body and is easy to digest.

Yellow lentils are rich in proteins and have essential minerals that are beneficial for energy and immunity.

CONS

Moong Dal Halwa is high in calories and may not be suitable for people with diabetes.

It contains significant amounts of ghee or clarified butter, which may not be suitable for individuals with dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Moong Dal Halwa is rich in proteins, essential amino acids, and complex carbohydrates.
It provides instant energy and improves the body’s immunity, making it an ideal dessert for cold winters.
Ghee or clarified butter is known to have a low-glycemic index, increasing the good cholesterol levels in the body.

	100 g split yellow lentils
	200 g ghee
	100 g sugar
	1/2 glass water
	10 pieces almonds ( blanched n sliced )
	5 pieces pistachios ( blanched n sliced )
	10 raisins ( blanched )