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Green Moong Dal Halwa

5 from 3 votes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: easy Indian dessert, Moong Dal Halwa, pantry recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Soaking time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Nicole Shroff
This wonderfully fragrant & rich dessert makes a perfect ending to any Indian meal.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup green mung beans
  • 3 tablespoons ghee
  • 2 cups water
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 cardamom pods smashed
  • a pinch saffron strands
  • 2 tablespoons khoya or ricotta
  • 5 almonds roasted and crushed (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the mung beans

  • Rinse and soak the mung beans for a minimum of 4 hours.
  • Drain the beans, reserving approximately 3 tablespoons of the water, and blend to a slightly coarse paste.

Sugar syrup

  • Bring the water to a boil with the sugar, cardamom pods and saffron, stirring to ensure the sugar dissolves. Once it starts to boil, turn off the heat, remove the cardamom pods and set aside.

For the halwa

  • In a large non-stick skillet, on medium heat, melt the ghee and add the bean paste.
  • Stir continuously to prevent the paste from clumping or sticking to the pan. Continue until it is lightly browned.
  • Pour the sugar syrup into the paste, and keep stirring till the liquid is absorbed and the halwa is moist.
  • Stir in the khoya (or ricotta) and turn off the heat. Garnish with crushed roasted almonds (optional) and serve warm.

Notes

  • Make sure the dal is fresh and within its best before date, as old dal does not soften when soaked and will not become tender when cooked.
  • Soaking softens the beans and reduces the cooking time.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of weeks.
  • Add a little milk when reheating. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Green Moong Dal Halwa
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 18mg1%
Potassium 103mg3%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 22IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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