The Indians love it, the Pakistanis adore it. Made of Bengal gram this halwa is a favourite of the subcontinent and is specially made during festivals and celebrations. Try out this easy to make Chana Dal Halwa recipe.
250 gms Chana dal
½ kg Milk
150 gms Ghee
250 gms Sugar
1/2 cup dried coconut chopped
1/4 cup almond blanched and chopped
1/4 cup Cashew nut chopped
1/4 cup Walnut chopped
1/4 cup Pistachio chopped
Procedure:
Wash the chana dal and soak in water for two hours and then boil.
Keep aside till it cools.
Make a fine paste.
Put sugar in a pot, add a little water and boil to make thick sugar syrup.
Heat ghee in a kadhai. Add chana dal paste and stir-fry.
When the ghee starts separating from the mixture, add sugar syrup and mix well.
Make a thick mixture of paste.
Now add the nuts.
Serve hot.