Desi Ghee Moong Dal Barfi: Make The Rich Indian Dessert In 5 Steps

By Garima Johar

May 28, 2026

Made with desi ghee, moong dal barfi is a traditional Indian dessert that melts as soon as you put it on your tongue. To satisfy your sweet tooth, here’s a 5-step recipe to make moong dal barfi.

Ingredients

1 cup moong dal (roasted) 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup ghee 1/4 cup milk A pinch of cardamom powder Chopped dry fruits for garnishing

Step 1

Roast moong dal till it is aromatic. Set aside.

Step 2

Mix sugar and milk on low heat till the sugar dissolves and the milk thickens.

Step 3

Pour the milk over the roasted dal and mix well. Add ghee and cardamom powder.

Step 4

Cook until the mixture becomes thick and leaves the sides of the pan.

Step 5

Pour the mixture into a greased plate. Garnish with dry fruits, slice, and serve.