Indian Sweets: Moong Dal Halwa

Craving a warm, sweet indulgence this winter?

Moong Dal Halwa is a traditional Indian sweet made with yellow moong dal, ghee, and sugar, slow-cooked to perfection. It’s a rich and aromatic dessert often made during festivals and celebrations. Find all the ingredients for this recipe at New Indian Supermarket in Tracy, California.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yellow moong dal
• 1/2 cup ghee
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp chopped nuts (for garnish)

Recipe:

1. Soak moong dal for 4 hours, then grind it into a coarse paste.
2. Heat ghee in a pan and add the moong dal paste. Cook on low flame, stirring continuously until the dal turns golden and aromatic.
3. Add milk and cook until the mixture thickens.
4. Add sugar and cardamom powder, and cook until the halwa leaves the sides of the pan.
5. Garnish with chopped nuts and serve warm.

Moong Dal Halwa is a rich and satisfying dessert that everyone will love. For the freshest ingredients, visit New Indian Supermarket in Tracy, California.