Moong Dal Halwa Recipe | Indian Dessert Recipe | Masala Trails With Smita Deo

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey is a natural sweetener, while jaggery adds a rich flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water reduces richness.

cashews

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats, while peanuts are more economical.

Soak moong dal in water for 4-6 hours or overnight.

Drain the soaked dal and grind it into a coarse paste.

Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until melted.

Add the ground moong dal to the ghee and sauté until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

Pour in water and milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Add sugar and cook, stirring, until it dissolves completely.

Incorporate cardamom, saffron, and salt, mixing well.

Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan, about 10-15 minutes.

Add chopped cashews, almonds, and raisins, stirring to combine.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the nuts to toast slightly.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.

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