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Moong dal halwa - the richest halwa on your plate?

Moong dal halwa - the richest halwa on your plate?

Moong dal halwa tastes light but hides heaps of ghee and sugar - a small katori is about 210 kcal. A tiny spoonful gives you the flavour, and that is usually enough.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Moong dal halwa is the star of winter weddings. The dal is soaked, ground, and slow-fried in ghee for a long time. That long fry in ghee is what makes it so rich. A small bowl carries more calories than you might guess.

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