Moong Dhal Halwa

                      This Moong Dhal Halwa is similar to the Popular Gujarati sweet called Moong Dal Sheera, can be said to be a simplified version.It is also tasty,can be prepared with a prior notice of 2 hrs.as soaking time is required.
                     This sweet gives a change from the Rawa Kesari. But Raw Kesari is the King of all sweets to be prepared just in 30 mins.to serve 4 without prior intimation.

Moong Dhal Halwa

Ingredients :

Moong Dhal / Pasiparuppu   1/2 cup
Sugar    3/4 cup
Ghee     1/4 cup
Saffron, Cardamom Powder, Nuts

Method :

1. Soak Moong Dhal for 1 hour and grind coarsely in a mixer with minimum water.

2.Soak the Saffron in 1 tbsp. of warm milk and set aside for 1 hour.Half cup of milk can be
   added for this sweet.If milk is added, more cooking time is necessary but the taste is 
   rich.With no stock of Saffron, a pinch of permitted yellow food colour can be used.

3. Heat 2 tsp. of ghee, fry the Cashew, Badam, Pista etc. and set aside.

4. Heat the remaining Ghee in the same Kadai, add the Moong Dhal paste and keep on
    stirring in a medium flame.As it sticks to the sidess, use only a thick bottomed Kadai or
    a non stick Kadai.

5. Keep on stirring and be careful to avoid the paste from sticking to the sides.

6. Within 5 to 8 mins.the paste gets cooked as the quantity is less.

7. Add the sugar and Saffrron. Cook on a low flame for 5 mins. and switch off.Decorate
    with the fried nuts. A tasty and rich dessert is ready.