Halwa Dhal Gram
In Mauritius, Halwa is a popular and easy dessert of Indian origin. Though Halwa can be made with many different types of grains and pulses, this recipe is made with Gram Dhal. This dish can be prepared for religious occasions, festivals or simply as a dessert for the family.
Recipe Ingredients
- 500g Chana Dal (Dhal Gram)
- 250g Ghee (clarified butter)
- 2 Cups full cream milk
- 400g Sweetened Condensed milk
- Sliced Almonds, to taste
- Dried Raisins, to taste
- Cardamom powder, to taste
- Cinnamon, to taste
- Yellow food colouring, to taste
- Sugar, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Wash and soak dhal for at least 2 hours in water
- 2
Boil dhal on high heat until soft, stirring occasionally
- 3
Check dhal is done by pressing a piece between the fingers; it should break easily
- 4
Drain excess water using a colander
- 5
Grind the boiled dhal to a coarse mixture using a food processor
- 6
Roast the grinded dhal over medium heat for 6-7 minutes, stirring, then keep aside
- 7
Mix milk with yellow food colouring and cardamom powder
- 8
Melt ghee in a pan over medium heat
- 9
Add cinnamon, sliced almonds and dried raisins and cook for 2 minutes
- 10
Remove about half of the cooked raisins and almonds to use as toppings later
- 11
Stir in the roasted chana dhal
- 12
Gradually add the milk mixture, stirring continuously
- 13
Keep stirring for about 5 minutes before adding condensed milk
- 14
Add the condensed milk and stir
- 15
Keep stirring until the halwa has dried and the colour has darkened, about 10 minutes more; taste and add sugar if desired
- 16
Transfer the mixture to a greased bowl and flatten the surface
- 17
Garnish with the reserved raisins and almonds and let cool down before serving
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