Saurashtra Mag Ni Dal Nu Shiro
A deeply comforting and unusual sweet halwa from Gujarat, made from split green gram cooked gently in ghee and milk. Infused with aromatic cardamom and garnished with crunchy roasted nuts, it offers a rich, melt-in-the-mouth texture.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Gujarati
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Dry roast the moong dal in a heavy-bottomed pan on low heat until lightly golden and aromatic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
2
Allow the roasted dal to cool completely, then grind it into a semi-fine flour or powder.
3
Heat ghee in a deep pan or kadhai over medium heat and add the ground moong dal flour.
4
Continuously stir the mixture on low-to-medium flame until it turns golden-brown and releases a nutty aroma.
5
Warm the milk separately and slowly pour it into the roasted dal mixture, stirring vigorously to prevent lumps.
6
Cook until the milk is fully absorbed and the mixture thickens, then add the sugar and saffron strands.
7
Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely and the shiro begins to leave the sides of the pan and releases ghee.
8
Mix in the cardamom powder, chopped almonds, and pistachios, and serve warm.
Ingredients
1 cup split green moong dal (skinless)
3/4 cup ghee
1 cup sugar
2 cups warm milk
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
A few strands of saffron
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