Halal Indian Style Chana Dal Halwa (Dessert)

• 1 cup chana dal, soaked 2–3 hours
• 1 cup sugar or jaggery
• ½ cup ghee
• ½ tsp cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp chopped almonds and pistachios
• 2 cups milk or water, saffron (optional)

1. 1Cook soaked dal until soft, then grind to coarse paste.
2. 2Heat ghee, add dal paste and stir continuously on medium heat until aromatic and golden (15–20 min).
3. 3Add sugar and milk gradually. Cook until mixture thickens and leaves sides of pan.
4. 4Stir in cardamom and nuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.
5. 5*Nutritional Value (per serving): ~320 calories, 8g protein, 42g carbs, 14g fat, 6g fiber.

Nutrition values are estimates.