Saturday, July 25, 2009

Whole Mung Beans W/ coconut Halwa

Ingredients:

Soaked and Boiled whole Mung beans-1cup
Fresh coconut (Grated) - 1cup
Jaggery or Brown sugar -1 1/2 cup
Cardamom powder-1/2 tsp
Cashews - 1/4 cup
Raisins-1/4cup
Ghee-3-4 Tbsp
Water-1/2cup


Method:

Heat 1Tbsp of ghee in a pan, add cashews, raisins and fry little, and set aside. In the same pan place 1/2 cup water, and jaggery or brown sugar, boil until becomes a one string syrup. Add boiled whole mung beans and cook for 3-4 minutes or until syrup becomes thick and water almost evaporates while stirring. Add coconut and ghee, mix well and cook until almost dry and add cashew nuts, raisins and cardamom powder, at the end. Serve hot as dessert.

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