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Moong Dal (Split gram) Halwa

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Winters are soaring and so are the taste buds, there is that special place of pudding after every meal, and when sun's heat is not much around we need the heated puddings on platter. Out of which mung dal halwa is one of my i am sure everyone else's favourite too.  Its one of those rich delectable dessert . So here my mung dal halwa recipe which has experience of my mom's hand as she only taught me and now i m mung dal halwa expert in my family. You will need: 2 cups yellow mung dal (dhuli) (split yellow gram) 300 gms ghee(clarified butter) 2 sp besan 3 & 1/2 cup water 2 & 1/2cup sugar 1 tsp elaichi powder Sliced almonds, cashews, pistachio for garnishing. Now how to make: 1. Soak moong dal in water for 3 to 4 hours. ( Dont leave too much water) 2.  Drain and grind to fine paste using very little water. 3. Pour and melt ghee in non-stick pan or kadhai. 4. Add Moong dal paste and stir the mixture continuously on a low flame.     Initially the paste may stick to the