Yellow Split Lentil Sweet Confection (Dhuli Moong Dal Barfi)

Indian Festive Season Special!

Indian Vegetarian Dessert Special

Yellow Split Lentil Sweet Confection (Dhuli Moong Dal Barfi)

Traditional Indian Sweets! 
Serves 4

Ingredients:

Split Yellow Lentil (De Skinned & Washed Green Gram) (Dhuli Moong Dal)- 250 Gms.

Dried Condensed Milk (Khoya)- 125 Gms.

Almonds- 3 Tbsp or 50 Gms.

Saffron- 1/4 Tsp.

Fresh Milk- 1 Tsp.

Clarified Butter (Ghee)- 250 Gms.

Cardamon Powder (Elaichi)- 1/4 Tsp.

Yellow Food Color- A Few Drops

Water- 2 Cups

Granulated Sugar- 1.6 Cups or 300 Gms.

Method:

Wash, Soak in Water for 4 Hours & Drain the Moong Dal.

Grind till Fine using Minimal Water. Set Aside

Roast the Khoya till Light Brown & Crumbly. Cool & Set Aside

Grind the Almonds & Set Aside

Heat Half of the Ghee in a Heavy Bottomed Saucepan on Low Flame

Add the Dal Paste, Stir & Cook till Light Brown & Aroma releases. Remove from Heat

Pour Water into a Large Vessel. Add Sugar & Boil till the Solution forms a Soft Ball when dropped on a cold surface

Add the Soaked Saffron. Stir & Pour into the Dal Mixture. Stir Gently

Pour this Mixture onto a Greased Tray. Set Aside to Col at Room Temperature

Cut into Squares & Serve Cold

Store in an Airtight Container



Tips:

English- Saffron
Hindi- Kesar/Zafran
Telugu- Kunkumapuvvu



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