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Ashoka Halwa Recipe
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How To Make Ashoka Halwa
About Ashoka Halwa Recipe: A quick and easy south Indian version of moong dal halwa made without milk. Ashoka halwa is a delicious dessert to treat your sweet cravings.
- Total Cook Time 45 mins
- Prep Time 10 mins
- Cook Time 35 mins
- Recipe Servings2
- Easy
Ingredients of Ashoka Halwa
- 2 Cups moong dal
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup ghee
- 1/2 cup sugar
- A pinch of saffron
- 1 tsp cadamom powder
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 2 tbsp cashews (optional)
- 2 tbsp raisins (optional)
How to Make Ashoka Halwa
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Pressure cook moong dal with about 1 tsp of ghee and water until about 4 whistles.
2.
Cool and blend the dal to a smooth paste. Keep it aside.
3.
Meanwhile, roast wheat flour and cardamom powder together until it is lump-free. Roast cashews separately.
4.
Add this mix to the pressure cooked dal and cook until it thickens, for about 15 minutes.
5.
Cook until it turns glossy. Top it with roasted nuts and sertve hot.