Rummaging through the cupboard i found some leftover packet of Chana dhall..:) now that could be considered!
Without losing anymore time and drooling bout something sweet to shove in me mouth I'll get to the cooking bit... Here's the recipe I hope you do try it ..it is my version of the stuff:pp
Chana can be used to make various different namkeens and sweets.
Ingredients for Chana Dal Halwa
Chana Dal - 200 gms. (1 cup)
Ghee - 1 tbsp
Sugar - 200 gms. (1 cup)
Milk - 1 cup
Cashews - 20 -25 (cut 5-6 cashews into pieces) optional
Almonds - 5 (chopped)
Pistachios - 5 optional
Coconut - 2 inch long piece (cut it into small pieces)
Small Cardamom - 5 (peel and grind it)
Method
How to Make Chana Dal Halwa
Clean the Chana Dal and soak it for 4-5 hours. Take soaked Dal and boil it in a cooker with 1/2 cup water for upto 1 whistle. After whistle ,cook it on a low flame for 2 minutes. Remove from heat
Grind the Dal in a mixer without water.
Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a pan, add cardamon and grounded Dal in it. Stir it continuously with the ladle and roast till it turns brown and gives out the fragrance.
Pour milk and sugar into the roasted Chana Dal ,once the sugar gets completely dissolved into the milk. Add the coconut shavings and half of the nut mix.
Stir the Halwa continuosly and cook it till it starts to leave the corners of the pan. Turn off the heat
Chana Dal Halwa is ready to serve. Take it out in a serving dish and garnish it with grated pistachios.
If you wish to make Burfi from Chana Dal Halwa, then keep on stirring the Halwa until it gets thick in consistency. Take a plate or tray and grease it with some butter or ghee. Pour the Halwa into the tray.Once it gets set cut it into your preferable shape.
You can store the Halwa in an air-tight container and can be consumed for 7 days.
Precautions:
Thoroughly boil the Chana Dal. Make minimum use of water while grinding the Dal.
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