Chanay ki dal Ka halwa|Chana dal halwa|Dal Ka halwa recipe by Meerabs kitchen - Diwali special halwa

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lower-calorie option.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide similar texture with fewer calories.

Soak chana dal in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked chana dal.

Boil the chana dal in fresh water until tender, about 30 minutes.

Drain excess water and mash the dal until smooth.

Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat until melted.

Add the mashed dal to the ghee and sauté for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in sugar and mix until dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in milk and cook, stirring continuously, until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

Add cardamom, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt; mix well.

In a separate pan, toast cashews and raisins in a little ghee until golden.

Fold the toasted nuts and raisins into the halwa before serving.

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