Moongdal Halwa

One of my most favourite Rajasthani halwa..As a kid i rememb having them at wedding parties in winters...tried making it wen got the recipe from Richa's blog..came out gud..do try

Moongdal (split) - 1/2cup
Ghee - 1/2 cup
Sugar - 3/4 cup
Illachi pwdr - 1/4 tsp
Saffron - a pinch
Almonds - 5 to 6 (crushed/silvered)
Water - 2 cups

Method : -

1. Wash and soak moongdal for 3 to 4 hrs.
2. Drain and grind dal with less water in a blender to a fine paste.
3. Take a heavy bottomed kadai,mix this paste and ghee,turn on fire.
4. Cook on medium flame,stirring continuously for 15-20 min(as dal tend to stick at bottton of kadai).
5. Take a pan and boil water ,sugar,illachi pwdr n saffron for 5 mins.
6. When you get sweet aroma of dal ,add the above sugar syrup to it..lillte by little-stirring continously.
7. Cover and cook for 5 min.
8. Remove lid and check..if its still too watery..cook for 2-3 mins more..or till you get the desired halwa consistency.
9. Remove from fire.

Garnish with almonds. Serve hot...NJOY!!!