Ashoka Halwa (Split Moong Dal Halwa)

Moong Dal - Pressure cook a cup of Yellow Split Moong Dal along with 3 cups of Water until 3 whistles. After opening the lid, mash the dal till smooth, add 2 cups of Sugar and mix well.

Milk and Color - Meanwhile soak a big pinch of Saffron in a tbsp of Milk, add few drops of Food Coloring and ½ tsp of Cardamom Powder. Keep aside.

Halwa - Heat a cup of Ghee in a pan; add the ½ cup of Wheat Flour, ½ cup of All Purpose Flour and stir until there are no lumps. Keep stirring on a low-medium heat until it turns golden. Now add the moong dal mixture, stir well until well cooked and the halwa leaves the sides of the pan. Add the milk mixture and stir well and combine for a few more minutes before removing from heat.

Serve warm or cold.