Moong Dal Halwa

Soak Dal for 5-6 hours and dry it.

Grind to smooth paste or can be kept little coarse.

soak saffron strands in 2-3 tbsp milk and keep aside.

Add 1 tbsp ghee in moderately heated pan , roast cashews + melon seeds to golden brown and keep aside.

In same pan , add ghee, then gradually add Moong Dal and keep stirring. At first it will be lumpy.

Gradually lumps will break by continuously stirring under low flame.

Roast till you get the nutty aroma , then add milk + saffron milk and stir well for 4-5 minutes. Then add water + cardamom powder and stir well till water evaporates. Lastly add 2-3 tbsp ghee + sugar + dry fruits and mix well.

Simmer for 4-5 minutes till water from sugar evaporates and ghee is seen on surface.

Halwa is done.