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Moong dal halwa is a rich, sweet and ghee-laden Indian dessert made from split and husked green gram (moong lentils) sugar and ghee (clarified butter), often enhanced with cardamom and garnished with nuts.

The key ingredients are split yellow moong dal, sugar, ghee, milk, and often cardamom and nuts for garnishing.

No, traditional moong dal halwa is not vegan because it uses ghee (clarified butter) and milk.

Yes, you can use oil but the ghee imparts a unique, rich flavor typical of this dessert.

It can be refrigerated for up to a week or even longer in the freezer.

It requires patience to slowly roast the dal to the right color and texture but isn't technically difficult.

Moong dal is high in protein, low in fat, rich in B complex vitamins, iron and magnesium.

Yes, you can substitute sugar with healthier alternatives like jaggery or artificial sweeteners.

Moong dal halwa originates from the Indian subcontinent.

It is a slow-cooked dessert, involving patiently roasting the dal in ghee till golden, then cooking with sugar, milk and often adding cardamom for flavor.

Yes, moong dal halwa is gluten-free.

While moong dal is traditional, you can experiment with other lentils but the taste and texture may vary.

Yes, you can gently reheat it in the microwave or on the stove.

One serving of moong dal halwa typically contains around 260-300 calories, but this can vary with ingredients and portion size.

It's usually served on its own, but can be accompanied by a scoop of ice cream or fresh cream.

You can buy it at Weee! Asian Market, www.sayweee.com.