UPASANA VERMA: MOONG KI DAL KA HALWA RECIPE

UPASANA VERMA: MOONG KI DAL KA HALWA RECIPE
Making time: Approximate 50 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
 Moong Daal (split yellow seeds) 1 cup
 Deshi ghee 1 cup
 Khoya 1 ½ cup
 Sugar ½ cup
 Water 1 cup
 Cardamom (choti ilaichi) ½ teaspoon powder
 Cashew nuts ¼ cup
 Almond ¼ cup
 Raisins (kismis) ¼ cup

DIRECTIONS AND TECHNIQUE OF PREPARATION:
 Wash thoroughly and soak the moong dal in plenty of fresh water, overnight or 6 to 7 hours.
 After removing the soaked dal from pan grind to a smooth paste in a food processor if needed to add the water during grinding, add 1 table spoon water for easy grinding.
 Prepare a sugar syrup of one-thread consistency with the help of sugar and water when done, turn off the fire and add the cardamom powder to the syrup. Cover and keep aside for later.
 Heat the deshi ghee heavy-bottomed (preferably non-stick) pan on a slow flame till warm.
 Add the moong daal paste to this ghee and stir to mix. Cook the moong daal, stirring frequently till it begins to turn golden and release its aroma (Khushboo). Another sign of doneness to watch the separation of the ghee from the moong daal.
 After that remove the dal from pan and heat the khoya at medium flame for 2-3 minute in same pan and add the fried dal and dried fruits into the khoya. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
 Now add the sugar syrup and mix to blend properly and stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes.
 Garnish with chopped dried fruits and serve.