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Instant Vegan Moong Dal Halwa

Moong dal halwa, and that too quick? Well, everything is possible if you have the will. This vegan moong dal halwa is a blend of 3 ingredients- yellow lentils, raw cane sugar, and sunflower oil, which gives you a lip-smacking dessert. instant moong dal halwa If you love moong dal halwa, just like me, you will instantly fall in love with the vegan version. Did I say instant? Well, it is an instant moong halwa that needs no introduction. What's so special about this vegan moong halwa recipe? This moong dal halwa: Uses no white sugar Uses no dairy Is 100% vegan recipe Requires no soaking Doesn't need constant stirring This is one of the easiest and quickest moong halwa recipes ever. Did I say yummiest? Awesome would be an understatement for this. No, I am not exaggerating, but this is a fact about this simplest of moong halwa recipes vegan, butter free sugarless. Either trust my words or try it to believe this simple moong dal halwa

No Ghee Moong Dal Burfi

no butter moong dal burfi Here I come with another healthy treat. Moong dal (yellow lentil) makes a delectable halwa, ladoo, and burfi. It tastes equally great as a humble curry, which we have been savoring since childhood. However, traditionally it uses a good amount of ghee (clarified butter) to churn out moong dal halwa. But I tell you the authentic recipe of moong dal burfi/halwa is just perfect to tantalize your taste buds. Today, it was my savitri Amavasya fast. In Odisha, this fast is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands. Traditionally, Odiya women observe this fast by praying for the long life of their hubbies before Savitri Ma, who according to folklore had brought her husband Satyavan from the clutches of death. Odiya women soak moong dal a night before and have it with coconut and sugar on the fast day. Though hubby is opposed to fasting, I do it for my mother in law, who is traditional to the core and wants her daughters in law to fa

Steamed Moong Ladoo With Oatmeal: Healthy Sweets, Low Fat

steamed moong dal ladoo Steamed Moong Dal Oats Ladoo - A Light, Healthy & Tasty treat We all love ladoos, isn't it? And if the ladoos are made with moong dal, who would say no to those delicacies? Nobody! But if you're watching your calorie intake, you try not to indulge in this delicious treat. What if I say you can enjoy this sweet guilt free? Perhaps here is my healthylicious moong dal ladoo recipe. Moong dal halwa and burfi are a childhood favorite. This delicacy made from yellow lentils usually uses a good amount of clarified butter to get that authentic taste. I must tell you its real taste is completely lip smacking! OMG! My mouth has started to water again at the mere thought of it. But since I am a health freak and keep a watch on my calorie and fat intake, I decided to alter the original recipe. I hope you remember I have shared moong dal halwa burfi previously - which also uses less ghee. But this time it was different- I decided to steam

Moong Dal Burfi

moong dal burfi Moong dal burfi/halwa is one of my favorite sweet dishes ever! I have been craving for the lip-smacking dessert for quite some time, but the time and effort required to churn this out has kept me from trying my hands at making moong dal burfi. Yesterday night, I decided to give it a go and soaked 2 cups of moong dal. Unfortunately since morning, there was power outage in my locality. Suddenly, power came for 5 minutes and this was an opportunity for me to grind the lentil. Then again there was a powercut. Nevertheless, I did not bother, since I had made the most of the opportunity when it was restored for 5-10 minutes. I remember the good old office days when we would get to eat moong dal halwa as a sweet dish more often. I would especially wait for lunch and never check the menu, except the sweet dish part, for I always wanted to relish moong dal halwa or burfi. I was fortunate enough to get the same almost every other day. Yes, fond memories there