Moong dal halwa

This is a traditional recipe of Rajasthan an Indian state.The specialty of this recipe is the liberal use of ghee (clarified butter). This halwa is made from lentils and the taste is just fabulous !!!


Ingredients:

Moong dal(Yellow split dal/lentils)-1cup

Sugar-1 1/3cup

Ghee-1/2cup

Milk -1cup

Water -1cup

For garnishing -

Saffron -A few strings soaked in warm milk

Almonds sliced


Method:

1. Soak the moong dal in enough water for 6-7hrs .Then grind it to a coarse paste.
2. In a pan heat the ghee ,lower the flame,add the moong dal paste,fry till brown .
3. Add milk ,sugar and mix well .When the side of the pan starts to leave the ghee and a nice smell comes from the halwa ,the halwa is ready.
4. Garnish the halwa with sliced almonds and saffron .
5. Serve it hot !!