How To Make Chana Daal Halva Infused with Saffron, Cloves & Cardamom
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup chana dal (split chickpeas)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands
- 4-5 cloves
- 4-5 cardamom pods, crushed
- 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 2 cups water
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
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Rinse the chana dal well and soak it in water for 2-3 hours. Then, drain the water.
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In a pressure cooker, add the soaked chana dal, water, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is soft and cooked.
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In a separate pan, heat ghee and add cloves, cardamom, and saffron strands. Cook for a minute until fragrant.
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Add the cooked chana dal to the pan and mix well with the ghee and spices.
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Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Add sugar and continue cooking until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens.
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Add chopped almonds and pistachios, reserving some for garnishing. Mix well.
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Cook for another 5 minutes until the halva thickens further and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
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Remove from heat and transfer the halva to a serving dish.
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Garnish with remaining chopped nuts and saffron strands.
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Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Calories : 400kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 20mg
- Sodium : 10mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 55g
- Dietary Fiber : 10g
- Sugar : 35g
- Protein : 10g
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