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Chana Dal Halwa Recipe
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About Chana Dal Halwa Recipe: Chana dal has a richer flavour than other pulses, which helps in the preparation of a mouth-watering halwa. Soaked and ground dal is sautéed till a rich aroma is achieved, and then prepared into a traditional halwa, flavoured with cardamom and saffron. Although chana dal halwa requires a bit of prior soaking and takes a bit of time to cook, it is a worthwhile effort, which is sure to be enjoyed by all your guests and family members.
- Total Cook Time2 hrs 20 mins
- Prep Time2 hrs
- Cook Time 20 mins
- Recipe Servings2
- Medium
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Ingredients of Chana Dal Halwa
- 1 Cup chana dal
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp saffron
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/2 tsp clove powder
- 10 pieces almonds
- 10 pieces cashewnuts
How to Make Chana Dal Halwa
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Soak chana dal in water fo 2 hours.![Chana Dal Halwa Chana Dal Halwa](https://food.ndtv.com/static/web/images/food-default-205x205.png)
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Add soaked chana dal and water together. Pressure cook it.![Chana Dal Halwa Chana Dal Halwa](https://food.ndtv.com/static/web/images/food-default-205x205.png)
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Take ghee in a kadhai and pour chana dal in to it.![Chana Dal Halwa Chana Dal Halwa](https://food.ndtv.com/static/web/images/food-default-205x205.png)
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4.
Saute chana dal to make thick liquid out of it.
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Add saffron, mix it well.![Chana Dal Halwa Chana Dal Halwa](https://food.ndtv.com/static/web/images/food-default-205x205.png)
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Now add sugar, cardamom powder, clove powder, almond and cashewnut.![Chana Dal Halwa Chana Dal Halwa](https://food.ndtv.com/static/web/images/food-default-205x205.png)
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Serve with garnishing of chopped almonds.![Chana Dal Halwa Chana Dal Halwa](https://food.ndtv.com/static/web/images/food-default-205x205.png)
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Recipe Notes
Make sure to saute the chana dal mix thoroughly.
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