Hesaru bele halwa (Moong dal halwa)

Hesaru bele halwa

This  is an easy to make, delicious halwa. Normally this halwa is prepared during winter months,as it is supposed to keep the body warm.


Ingredients:
1. 1/2 cup hesaru bele (split yellow moong dal)
2. 3/4 cup ghee
3. 1/2 cup milk
4. 3/4 cup sugar
5. 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
6. 1 1/2 cup water
7. pinch of saffron
8.  1 table spoon of sliced  almonds

Preparation:
1. Wash and soak the dal for 3 hours.
2. Drain the water and blend the dal to a paste adding water just required to blend the dal.
3. Boil 1 1/2 cup of water and add the sugar and boil till the sugar melts. Boil for two more minutes.
4.  Put off the heat and add the milk and the saffron  to the sugar syrup and set aside.
5. In a pan heat the ghee and add the ground dal paste and keep stirring till the paste turns, grainy , golden brown and a nice aroma arises.
6. Lower the heat to medium and  add the sugar and milk syrup slowly and keep stirring till a mass is formed and the ghee starts leaving from the sides.
7. Turn off the heat and add the cardamom powder and mix well
8. Garnish with sliced almonds.
9. This halwa tastes best when served warm.