Delicious Mung Dal Halwa Recipe

Mung Dal Halwa is a rich and delicious Indian dessert made from split and skinned green gram a2 organic ghee, sugar, and flavored with cardamom. Here’s a simple recipe for making Mung Dal Halwa:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup split and skinned green gram (mung dal)
• 1 cup desi cow ghee 
• 1 cup raw sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• A handful of chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios) for garnish
• A pinch of saffron strands (optional, for color and flavor)
• A few strands of edible silver foil (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Mung Dal:

   • Wash the mung dal thoroughly and soak it in water for about 4-6 hours or overnight.
   • Drain the water and grind the soaked dal into a coarse paste using very little water. The paste should not be too smooth.

2. Cooking the Dal:

   • Heat 1/2 cup of A2 cow ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan.
   • Add the ground mung dal and cook on low to medium heat, stirring continuously.
   • Cook until the dal turns golden brown, and you can smell a nutty aroma. This process can take around 20-25 minutes.

3. Prepare Sugar Syrup:

   • In a separate pan, heat 2 cups of water and add raw sugar.
   • Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a syrup. Keep this sugar syrup warm.

4. Combine Dal and Sugar Syrup:

   • Once the mung dal is golden brown, slowly add the warm sugar syrup to it. Be careful, as it may splutter.
   • Continue stirring to avoid lumps. Cook on low heat.

5. Add Cardamom and Saffron:

   • Add cardamom powder and saffron strands to the mixture. Stir well.

6. Cook Until Halwa Consistency:

   • Keep stirring and cooking the mixture until it thickens and reaches a halwa consistency. This may take around 15-20 minutes.

7. Add Desi Cow Ghee:

   • Add the remaining A2 ghee gradually, stirring continuously until the halwa starts to leave the sides of the pan.

8. Garnish and Serve:

   • Garnish with chopped nuts and edible silver foil if desired.
   • Serve the Mung Dal Halwa warm.

Keeping in Mind:

• Choose the best ingredients. Go for pure and desi cow ghee to enhance the flavour, aroma, and to add nutrition to your halwa.
• Keep the flame low (or medium at times) or the mung dal will turn brown.
• Keep stirring and cooking the mixture until it thickens.

Looks tiresome? But all your hard work are worth it. The mouth-watering taste and pleasant aroma will leave you speechless.

Enjoy this rich and aromatic Mung Dal Halwa as a delightful dessert after a hearty meal! 

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So, why not try it today!