Chana Dal Halwa Recipe (Channa Dal Ka Halwa)
Chana dal halwa, also known as channa dal ka halwa, is a traditional Indian sweet made with chana dal, ghee, sugar, milk and nuts. It is a popular North Indian dessert, often prepared during festivals and special occasions. Learn how to make this delicious halwa with step-by-step pictures.
Equipment
Blender
Cooking pot
Ingredients
- ½ cup Split Yellow Chana Dal
- ⅓ cup Ghee
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon Saffron
- ⅛ teaspoon Food Colour
- ¼ cup Almonds chopped finely
Instructions
- Wash and soak chana dal for 4 to 5 hours. Strain it and add it to a blender. Puree till is ground. Don't add water when grinding. You may sprinkle some water if needed.
- Heat ghee in a nonstick pan, add ground chana dal mixture and stir well in the ghee. Roast the ground dal in the ghee until it is lump free and gets coarse texture. Continue roasting for atleast 14 to 15 minutes until lightly golden brown and nice aroma.
- Now pour in water and milk and mix well. Mix it well so there is no lumps is formed. Continue cooking until the halwa is thickened and lump press. Cook on low to medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the dal is cooked and softened completely. You may add more milk or water if needed.
- Add sugar and mix well. The halwa will loosen as you add sugar. Now continue cooking till the halwa thickens and ghee leaves the sides of the pan. You can add more ghee if needed. Cook till the halwa thickens and get halwa consistency.
- Add in cardamom powder, saffron and food colour. Mix well. Serve garnished with nuts.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chana Dal Halwa Recipe (Channa Dal Ka Halwa)
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
488
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
46
mg
15
%
Sodium
27
mg
1
%
Potassium
161
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
69
g
23
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
54
g
60
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
99
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
142
mg
14
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.