Moong ki daal ka seera or halwa is a popular Indian sweet, particulary in winter season. This is a marwari sweet, and almost always present in any lavish wedding menu. This recipe needs a high amount of ghee and therefore is very high in calories. Therefore, it should always be served in small portions, because it is very heavy. Prepare delicious moong ka halwa or moong ka seera at home. Here is the recipe for it.
Ingredients of Mung Dal Halwa
1. Mung Dal (Split skinless Mung beans): 1 Cup
2. Ghee (Clarified Butter): 1 Cup
3. Sugar: 1 Cup
4. Milk: 1 Cup
5. Cardamom powder: ½ teaspoon
6. Almonds, Cashews and pistas
Method of Mung Dal Halwa
* Wash and soak the moong dal for 3-4 hours (If soaking in hot water, even 1-2 hours are enough).
* Drain and grind it coarsely using very little water. Set aside.
* Heat ghee in a thick-bottomed pan and add the moong dal paste.
* Cook over a low flame with constant stirring, until the dal turns brown.
* Heat water in another pan, add sugar and boil the mixture till sugar melts.
* Add this sugar syrup and saffron milk to the mung dal and mix it well.
* Stir well till they are thoroughly incorporated and all the water is absorbed.
* Garnish with chopped dry fruits and sprinkle cardamom powder . Serve hot.