Green Moong Dal Halwa
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Green Moong Dal Halwa
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This wonderfully fragrant & rich dessert makes a perfect ending to any Indian meal.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams green mung beans 1 cup
- 3 tablespoons ghee
- 480 milliliters water 2 cups
- 150 grams sugar ¾ cups
- 2 cardamom pods smashed
- a pinch saffron strands
- 2 tablespoons khoya or ricotta
- 5 almonds roasted and crushed (optional)
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Instructions
Prepare the mung beans
- Rinse and soak the mung beans for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Drain the beans, reserving approximately 3 tablespoons of the water, and blend to a slightly coarse paste.
Sugar syrup
- Bring the water to a boil with the sugar, cardamom pods and saffron, stirring to ensure the sugar dissolves. Once it starts to boil, turn off the heat, remove the cardamom pods and set aside.
The halwa
- In a large non-stick skillet, on medium heat, melt the ghee and add the bean paste.
- Stir continuously to prevent the paste from clumping or sticking to the pan. Continue until it is lightly browned.
- Pour the sugar syrup into the paste, and keep stirring till the liquid is absorbed and the halwa is moist.
- Stir in the khoya (or ricotta) and turn off the heat. Garnish with crushed roasted almonds (optional) and serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure the dal is fresh and within its best before date, as old dal does not soften when soaked and will not become tender when cooked.
- Soaking softens the beans and reduces the cooking time.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of weeks.
- Add a little milk when reheating. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
103mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
22IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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