Chanay Ke Daal Ka Halwa

Halwa is a aromatic sweet pudding made from cereals, fruits or vegetables. In Pakistan, halwas are usually prepared for all festive occasions like Eid, Ramadan, Milad and so on. some special halwa recipes like suji halwa or banana halwa are made to be served as prasad for religious occasion too. there are many variations and style of halwa recipes made in Pakistan. Here i am sharing Chanay Ke Daal Ka Halwa recipes posted on my blog for your easy reference.

Ingredients
  2 cups chanay ki daal
  Milk
  Sugar
  Oil
  15 green cardamoms
  1/2 cup blanched almonds, chopped.
  ¼ cup pistachios

Method
There's a lot of stirring involved in the making of this halwa, but the effort will be worth it 

1. Soak daal 6 to 8 hours.
2. Drain and grind in a food processor until fine.
3. Pour the ground daal into a heavy based pan and cook on low heat, adding milk and stirring periodically.
4. Once the milk starts evaporating, add oil, cardamom and sugar to taste.
5. Now begins the heavy stirring, keep stirring and adding oil until the consistency is right.
6. As you keep stirring, the colour of the halwa starts changing to a golden brown. Do not lose heart, keep stirring, adding oil if required, and slowly but gradually the oil will separate.
7. Keep stirring until oil separates, and the colour is a rich beautiful golden.

Garnish with nuts, and serve.