Chana Dal Halwa (Sweet Hayagreeva)
May 5, 2013
Easy to cook and yummy to taste dessert. Known as "Chana Dal Halwa" in the North and "Sweet Hayagreeva" in South India. This dish combine chana dal with jaggery and dry fruits
Cuisine
Indian
Course
Desserts
Serves
4
Method
Stovetop
Difficulty
Easy
Cook Time
35 minutes
- Cuisine Indian
- Course Desserts
- Serves 4
- Method Stovetop
- Difficulty Easy
- Cook Time 35 minutes
Ingredients
split yellow lentils (chana dal)
1 cup
jaggery
3/4 cup
raisins
2 tablespoon
cashew nuts(kaju)
2 tablespoon
grated dry roasted coconut
1/2 cup
ghee or clarified butter
2 tablespoon
water
2 cup
cardamom powder(optional)
1 teaspoon
almond flakes
2 tablespoon
Instructions
1. Cook chana dal with water in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistle.
2. Drain any excess water and mash the dal well to a thick paste using a spatula.
3. Add jaggery and cook on a low flame stirring continuously for around 20 minutes or until the halwa has become almost thick in consistency.
4. In another pan, heat the ghee, add grated coconut, chopped Cashew nuts, Almond flakes and Raisins, optionally add cardamon powder and saute for few minutes.
5. Add dry fruits to the dal and mix well for 5 mins and take off heat. Channa Dal Halwa is ready to serve.
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