Moong Dal Halwa is one of the most loved winter desserts. Moong dal serves as one of the best winter food items and what's best to have it in the form of a sweet delicacy. In winter, the most popular dessert is Gajar Ka Halwa, however, moong dal halwa cooked in desi ghee can be served as the yummiest dessert this season. Moong Dal halwa is a popular dessert in Indian celebrations and is mostly served as a dessert in weddings in the northern part of India. Winter Is Here! Here Are 5 Creamy and Comforting Foods That Will Help You Beat the Winter Blues.

Indians have the speciality of making halwa, a sweet dish, out of any ingredient available in the kitchen like rawa, sooji, lauki, chane ki dal, etc. Moong dal ka Halwa is a special dessert, with its origins tracing back to Rajasthan, mostly prepared in winters as a warm dessert. Moong dal halwa protects the body against the bitter cold in winter. Moong dal is packed with nutrients like zinc and iron, which help maintain the elasticity of the skin and keep it moist. The fibre, potassium and magnesium content in moong dal halwa also helps in blood regulation.

Moong Dal Halwa Recipe

Moong dal is one of the most important staple foods in Indian cuisine. You can make moong dal halwa a royal dessert by adding dry fruits and ricotta cheese, which is also known as mawa. Low-fat milk is suggested to be used for preparation. It must also be noted that moong dal halwa should be eaten in moderate quantity, as it is a bit higher on the calorie side.

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