Moong Dal Halwa

First of all Clean, wash and soak the yellow moong dal in enough water in a bowl for 4 hours. Drain well and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste without using water.( If needed add 1 spoon water)

Heat the ghee in a pan, add the dal paste mix well. Stir continuously medium to low heat the mixture until you get good aroma out of it or till it gets light brown colour or the ghee starts separating from the mixture. It takes about 35-40 minutes to roast the lentils.

Now add mava (khoya) mix well and cook for a 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture into a bowl and keep aside.

For sugar syrup :Combine the 1/2 cup of water and sugar in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame till it gets a one string consistency, while stirring occasionally.

Add the sugar syrup to the moong dal mixture and cook it further for a minute. Add the cardamom powder and dry fruits mix well.

moong dal halwa is ready.