Mong Daal Badam Halwa Recipe by Food Fusion

​iturn0image0ood Fusion's **Mong Daal Badam Halwa** is a delightful dessert that combines the richness of yellow lentils (moong daal) with the nutty flavor of almonds (badam).Here's a concise version of the recipe:
**Ingredients:**

- *Almonds (Badam):** 25-26, soaked in hot water for 1 hour, peeled- *Yellow Lentils (Moong Daal):** ¾ cup, soaked overnight- *Desi Ghee:** 1 tablespoon- *Milk:** 1½ cups (or as required)- *Sugar:** ¾ cup (adjust to taste)- *Cardamom Powder (Elaichi Powder):** 1 teaspoon- *Cream:** ½ cup- *Orange Food Color:** ¼ teaspoon (optional)- *Sliced Almonds and Pistachios:** 1 tablespoon each, for garnish
**Instructions:**

1. **Prepare the Almonds:**
- oak almonds in hot water for 1 hour. Peel and set aside.
2. **Roast the Lentils:**
- n a wok, heat desi ghee. Add soaked and drained moong daal. Roast on medium flame until it changes color and dries up (8-10 minutes). Let it cool.
3. **Blend the Mixture:**
- n a blender, combine roasted moong daal, peeled almonds, and milk. Blend to make a thick paste.
4. **Cook the Halwa:**
- n the same wok, add the blended mixture. Cook on medium flame until it comes together (8-10 minutes). - radually add milk in batches, mixing continuously on medium flame. - dd desi ghee, mix well, and cook until it changes color (8-10 minutes). - dd sugar and cardamom powder. Mix continuously and cook until sugar is dissolved and ghee separates.
5. **Finish the Halwa:**
- urn off the flame. Add cream and orange food color (if using). Mix well. - urn on the flame, mix well, and cook on medium flame for 4-5 minutes. - dd sliced almonds and pistachios. Mix well and cook until ghee starts oozing out from the halwa.
**Presentation Idea:**

- rease a bundt pan with cooking oil and sprinkle sliced almonds.- dd the mong badam halwa, press, and set evenly.- lip it onto a serving plate, garnish with dried roses, and serve!
For a detailed video demonstration, you can watch Food Fusion's official recipe:

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