5 Desi Desserts Made From Moong Dal

By Aanchal Mathur

You may have had most desi desserts made of milk and khoya, but here we’ve got some amazing Indian desserts made with moong dal.

Moong Dal Halwa

A smooth mix of powdered moong dal, sugar and milk, this velvety and luscious halwa is a melt-in-mouths texture, and tastes absolutely heavenly.

Moong Dal Barfi

This moong dal ki barfi is just the perfect pick for any barfi lover. Super soft and scrumptious! 

Moong Dal Payasam

Picture blended moong dal, cooked with cardamom, cinnamon and coconut milk, and you’ll be slurping for this moong dal payasam.

Ashoka Halwa

Ashoka halwa is a sweet delicacy from Tamil Nadu which is similar to moong dal halwa, and is a mouth-watering mix of moong dal, wheat flour, saffron, dry fruits and sugar. 

Moong Dal Ladoo

Moong dal ladoos are soft and delicious, and made with ground, roasted moong dal fried in ghee and sugar.