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Saturday, October 6, 2012

Chanay Ki Daal Ka Halwa ( Bengal Gram Lentil Halwa )


Chanay Ki Daal Ka Halwa ( Bengal Gram Lentil Halwa ) ... Traditional dessert made with gram lentils, milk, sugar, ghee and nuts. It is made specially in the winter season. You can serve it warm in a bowl ( to be eaten with a spoon ) or cold ( cut into shapes ). The halwa takes a long time to cook, but the effort is well worth it. It can be made in a large quantity and can be kept in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Chanay Ki Daal Ka Halwa ( Bengal Gram Lentil Halwa )
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Ingredients :
  • 1 kg.  split Bengal gram lentils ( Chanay ki daal )
  • 1 litre milk
  • 125 gm.  ghee / cooking oil
  • 8 green cardamoms, seeds crushed
  • 1 kg.  sugar
  • Almonds / pistachios, chopped
Method :
  • Wash the split Bengal gram and soak for at-least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Drain water. Combine lentil and milk in a large pan. Cook on low flame, stirring occasionaly until the lentils are tender and the milk dries. If lentil is not done, add some hot water and cook until completely tender.
  • Cool and then grind lentil in a food processor or on grinding stone.
  • Heat ghee / oil in a thick bottomed pan. Add cardamoms and ground lentils and cook, stirring continuously until the color changes to golden brown.
  • Add sugar and cook, stirring well until the sugar melts. At this stage, the mixture will become thin but keep cooking, stirring continuously until the halwa becomes thick. Be careful after adding sugar as it will bubble and splash.
  • Remove from heat when the halwa leaves the sides of the pan and the ghee separates.
  • Spread the halwa on a greased tray, and flatten by pressing with a wooden spoon
  • Garnish with almonds. Allow the mixture to cool, then cut into square or diamond pieces.

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I've had a hard time blogging the past few weeks. There are lots of recipes to share, but I'm a little pressed for time these days. Trying to catch things up, so please just bear with me :)

Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!

36 comments:

  1. I always pressure cook split black chickpeas along with milk, and roasting takes so much time.
    It tastes so good but tedious task, your looks good. Hope you are doing good and congratulation on your award.

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  2. Ellerinize, emeğinize sağlık. Çok leziz ve iştah açıcı görünüyor.

    Saygılar..

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  3. Mmmmm....... Lovely and delicious. The clicks are really mouth watering....

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  4. Yummilicious halwa.. never tried this

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  5. This is my husband's favorite halwa that I have never made:) Now that you have written the recipe so well, I will definitely try it.

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  6. hi ambreen.. you must be a halwa expert.. you have many halwa recipes, this one looks very delicious. have a nice day

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  7. I wish I could eat these NOW !
    I always look forward to your posts as you always bring something new to me :):)

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  8. This looks delicious! You have so many diverse halwa recipes it's amazing!

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  9. What a beautiful design my friend for such a delicious treat :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  10. Such a yummyilicious halwa, inviting and drooling here.

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  11. Dear friends, I'm flattered to hear all your compliments! You all are so sweet :)

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  12. Soft & simply mouthwatering!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  13. Muito, muito bom!!!

    Bom domingo!
    Boa semana!

    °º✿♫
    °º✿Beijinhos do Brasil.
    º° ✿♥ ♫° ·.

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  14. Channa dal halwa is on eof my favourite halwas. Yours looks so tempting....mashallah.

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  15. This is a beautiful, soft halwa Ambreen! I would love a piece or maybe two!

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  16. perfectly made.. great presentation..

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  17. Hey, I like to make the besan halwa but the way you cut up in burfi style looks good.

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  18. Looks delicious,thanks for sharing with us at Creative Mondays...

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  19. Lovely presentation...Like all your recipes...Happy to follow you...Will be glad if you step in mine...

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  20. I love halva/halwas!
    But, I've never had split-pea.
    Must try!

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  21. Lovely recipe... Looks delicious.

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  22. oh lord! YUM! my mom makes this every time i visit her... she also adds crushed cashews. i miss her now :(

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  23. Hi..

    Lovely prsentation. You have a good collection of recipes here. Am following you.

    I am new to blogging. Please visit me @ http://myfoodtreasures.blogspot.com.au/ and follow me.

    Thank You..

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  24. Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil

    ♪♫°✿°`╮

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  25. I've never heard of the before Ambreen! It does look delicious!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  26. heard of it for the very first time...i looks yummy n tempting...
    happy to follow u..
    would be glad if u follow back :)

    http://vaishnavacooking.blogspot.in/

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  27. What a beautiful presentation for this awesome treat! Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  28. This looks so good I think I had something like this at an Indian restaurant once. Really looks great. Thanks for sharing at Sweet Saturday :)

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  29. This is such a beautiful and exotic dessert to me. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.

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  30. That looks so good, and pretty too! Love the presentation!

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  31. This looks wonderful! I would love you to link this up to our recipe linky at Katies Language Cafe! ~~Katie http://www.katieslanguagecafe.com/2012/10/french-cuisine-fridays-recipe-link-up-4.html

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