Chana Dal Halwa

How to Prepare

1. Soak the chana dal in water for 6 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the soaked dal and grind it into a coarse paste without adding water.
3. Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
4. Add the ground chana dal paste to the pan and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
5. Cook the mixture on low heat for 20-25 minutes until it turns golden brown and aromatic.
6. In a separate pan, prepare sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water until it reaches a one-string consistency.
7. Add the sugar syrup to the cooked dal mixture and mix well.
8. Stir in cardamom powder and chopped nuts, and cook for another 5 minutes.
9. Turn off the heat and let the halwa rest for a few minutes before serving.
10. Garnish with additional nuts if desired and serve warm.