Love Moong Dal Halwa? Whip Up The Festive Indian Dessert In Your Kitchen

By Garima Johar

July 1, 2026

One of the most popularly acclaimed halwas has to be the rich moong dal ka halwa. While it is prepared for festivities, you don’t need an occasion to indulge in a mouth-melting serving of moong dal halwa.

Ingredients

1 cup moong dal 1/2 cup ghee 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder A pinch of saffron

Step 1

Rinse and soak moong dal. Grind it into a fine paste.

Step 2

Heat some ghee and roast the ground moong dal. Keep stirring to prevent any lumps.

Step 3

Cook the moong dal paste till golden brown. Add milk and sugar and stir well.

Step 4

Simmer on low heat till the halwa thickens. Mix in cardamom powder and saffron.

Step 5

Garnish with chopped nuts and serve the moong dal halwa.