Dal halwa is a popular Indian dessert which is mostly consumed by people livinf in the west Indian states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Dal halwa is mostly consumed during the winter time as an after meal dessert, but it can also be consumed throughout the year. The main ingredients used to make Dal halwa are split yellow gram, sugar, milk, cardomon powder, butter or ghee and often saffron is used to garnish the dish. Dal halwa is a favorite among all age groups. It is high on protiens but also high on calories.