Dal Halwa Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| Green lentils | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Raisins | 5 1⁄2 Tablespoon | |
| Peeled cardamoms | 4 | |
| Blanched almonds | 1 Ounce | |
| Milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Oil/Butter | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Saffron | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1 Pinch |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 3190 Calories from Fat 1226
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 139 g214.4%
Saturated Fat 20.7 g103.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 22.6 mg7.5%
Sodium 379.8 mg15.8%
Total Carbohydrates 429 g143.1%
Dietary Fiber 79.8 g319.2%
Sugars 266.8 g
Protein 78 g156.6%
Vitamin A 6.7% Vitamin C 23.1%
Calcium 50.3% Iron 117.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Slice the almonds very finely and crush the cardamon seeds.
Crush the saffron and soak in 1 tblspn, water.
Brown lentil paste in oil or butter, add sugar, raisins, or sultanas and milk, and simmer over a low heat.
Add cardamons, almonds, saffron and simmer for 5 minutes and serve with a garnish of almonds.
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