How long does Halwai Style Moong Dal Halwa take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Halwai Style Moong Dal Halwa serve?

10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Halwai Style Moong Dal Halwa vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Halwai Style Moong Dal Halwa?

250 grams Moong Dal, 500 grams Sugar, 250 ml Ghee, 20 grams Rava, ¼ cup Khova, 2 Almonds, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Halwai Style Moong Dal Halwa?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Halwai Style Moong Dal Halwa?

About 561 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Halwai Style Moong Dal Halwa

Name: Halwai Style Moong Dal Halwa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 250 grams Moong Dal; 250 ml Ghee; 20 grams Rava; 500 grams Sugar; 800 ml Water; 2 tbsp Cashew (half), Chopped; 2 tbsp Raisins; 2 Almonds, Chopped; 2 tbsp Pista, Chopped; ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder; 1 pinch Saffron; ¼ cup Khova; For Garnish Silver Leaf

60 min
not spicy
Serves 10

Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min

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9 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Moong Dal Halwa, Asoka Sweet · Veg · Dal, Sweets & Desserts

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Halwai-style moong dal halwa: ground moong dal fried in ghee with rava, cooked with sugar, saffron and khova. Makes 10 servings, an hour plus soaking, video.

Good for: Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Party

Ingredients

13 items

10 people

Moong Dal250 grams
Ghee250 ml
Rava20 grams
Sugar500 grams
Water800 ml
Cashew (half), Chopped2 tbsp
Raisins2 tbsp
Almonds, Chopped2
Pista, Chopped2 tbsp
Cardamom Powder¼ tsp
Saffron1 pinch
Khova¼ cup
Silver LeafFor Garnish

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 10 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 10 people
Energy	561kcal	5610kcal
Protein	8.1g	81g
Carbohydrate	70g	701g
Fat	28g	284g
Fibre	4.5g	45g
Sugar	53g	526g

Cookd masalas for moong dal

Idly - Dosa Sambar Masala
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Method

1
Soak the moong dal in water for 2 hours.
Moong Dal
2
Strain and blend to a fine paste without extra water.
3
Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed utensil and add the rava. Roast until aromatic and light brown.
GheeRava
4
To the ghee add the moong dal mixture and cook until it turns golden brown on a low flame while stirring continuously.
5
Add the entire quantity of ghee in additions while frying the dal.
6
Switch off the flame and allow the colour to develop for 10 mins.
7
Once it has changed colour, add the sugar and water. Bring to a boil while stirring continuously.
Sugar
8
Add the chopped nuts and cardamom powder, saffron at this stage. Cook until the halwa has thickened.
WaterCashew (half)RaisinsAlmondsPistaCardamom PowderSaffron
9
Switch off the flame and finish with grated khoya, stir until mixed well. Garnish with chopped nuts and silver leaf.
KhovaSilver Leaf

Before you start

How long does Halwai Style Moong Dal Halwa take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Halwai Style Moong Dal Halwa serve?: 10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Halwai Style Moong Dal Halwa vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Halwai Style Moong Dal Halwa spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Halwai Style Moong Dal Halwa?: 250 grams Moong Dal, 500 grams Sugar, 250 ml Ghee, 20 grams Rava, ¼ cup Khova, 2 Almonds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Halwai Style Moong Dal Halwa?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Halwai Style Moong Dal Halwa?: About 561 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.