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Moong Dal Sheera

Moong Dal Sheera is a rich, aromatic Indian dessert prepared by slow-roasting coarsely ground yellow moong dal in ghee,

140 min
Total time
2
Servings
280
Kcal / serve
Medium
Difficulty
Moong Dal Sheera
280
Calories
7
Protein
35
Carbs
12
Fats
3
Fibre
1.8
Iron
The Story

Traditional festive Indian sweet, typically served on festive/special occasions.

Ingredients
Yellow moong dal (split, skinless)
250 g Find
Ghee
150 g Find
Full-fat milk
500 ml Find
Sugar
200 g Find
Mawa (khoya)
50 g Find
Saffron
0.2 g Find
Warm milk for saffron
20 ml Find
Cardamom powder
2 g Find
Almonds, chopped
15 g Find
Pistachios, chopped
15 g Find
Nutmeg powder (optional)
0.2 g Find
How to Cook
01

Sort And Wash The

Sort and wash the moong dal thoroughly.

02

Soak The Dal In

Soak the dal in sufficient water for 4-5 hours.

03

Drain The Water Completely

Drain the water completely.

04

Grind The Dal Into

Grind the dal into a coarse, slightly grainy paste

Tip — avoid making it completely smooth
05

Soak Saffron In Ml

Soak saffron in 20 ml warm milk for at least 10 minutes.

06

Warm The Ml Milk

Warm the 500 ml milk separately.

07

Heat Ghee In A

Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed kadai over low-medium heat; add the ground moong dal paste.

08

Roast While Stirring Continuously

Roast while stirring continuously for 25-35 minutes until golden, nutty aroma, and raw smell is gone.

09

Gradually Add The Warm

Gradually add the warm milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps; cook on low heat until tender, adding hot water if needed.

10

Add Sugar And Mix

Add sugar and mix thoroughly; cook until dissolved and mixture thickens.

11

Add Saffron Infused Milk

Add saffron-infused milk, cardamom powder and mawa; mix until evenly incorporated and cook 3-5 minutes.

12

Add Chopped Almonds And

Add chopped almonds and pistachios; finish with optional nutmeg powder.

13

Transfer To A Serving

Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with saffron strands, pistachios and almonds. Serve warm.

Dietary Tags
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Recipe Info
CuisineMithi Suruwat
Prep time120 min
Cook time20 min
DifficultyMedium
MealAnytime
SeasonAll Year
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