Traditional sweets are an important part of festivals and Moong Dal Halwa is a classic Indian dessert that I prepare every year during Diwali for bhog and Diwali puja . This delicious dessert is made using moong dal (a lentil) and flavored with ghee, saffron, and cardamom. Moong dal halwa is a festive and celebrated dessert and its mouth-melting texture, unique aroma and rich delicious taste is what makes this dessert very special.
Halwa is a very popular dessert in Indian households and the most common ones that we relish are suji ka halwa, aate ka halwa, and carrot halwa. Moong dal halwa is a festive and celebrated dessert and takes a lot of time to prepare. This famous Indian dessert is made during the winter season and all functions, occasions, and marriages include this popular dessert in their menu.
I will be sharing a traditional recipe that I learned from my mom-in-law which is being prepared from generations and has perfect measurements. The halwa we make has a dark brown color as we roast it very well in comparison to other moong dal halwa which are golden yellow in color and is cooked in full-fat milk for a richer taste and daanedar texture. The result is worth it – it comes out rich, aromatic, decadent, delicious in taste, and is addictive. All the hard work is paid off:)) after relishing it. To make it easier, as the halwa takes a lot of time to prepare and requires continuous stirring(it’s a good hand exercise) I normally divide it into 2 parts, the first day I do the roasting and the second day I make the halwa.
HERE IS OUR RECIPE VIDEO OF MOONG DAL HALWA TO WATCH!
HERE IS THE PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE!
HERE IS THE PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE!
Comments are closed.