Otherby Wikibooks CookbookAshoka HalwaKeep screen onSaveShareIngredients1 cup split yellow moong dal3 cups water2 cups granulated sugar12 tablespoons ghee, divided4 tablespoons wheat flour¼ teaspoon cardamom powder3 tablespoons broken cashews1 pinch red food colouring in 1 teaspoon waterStepsStep-by-step0 of 8 done1Dry roast the moong dal until it smells nutty and browns slightly.2Add 3 cups of water and pressure cook for about 7–8 whistles until the dal is soft and mushy.3Add 4 tablespoons ghee to a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat, and cook the wheat flour in it until golden brown.4Stir the cooked dal into the flour mixture, and let it thicken for 5 minutes. Add the sugar.5Stirring continuously, start mixing in the remaining ghee 1 tablespoon at a time. Keep stirring until the mixture starts leaving the sides of the pan and the whole mixture forms a dough. It will take about 12–15 minutes and 6–7 tablespoons of ghee.6Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a separate frying pan, and add the cashews. Fry until slightly brown, then add to the halwa mixture.7Mix in the powdered cardamom and food color.8Remove from the heat and let cool.Photo: Wikibooks Cookbook contributors · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SASource: Wikibooks Cookbook
