Chana Dal Halwa

• Soak chana dal for 3 hours

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• 1 cup chana dal
• 3 cups milk
• 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup ghee
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
• Cashews (for garnish)

1. 1Wash 1 cup chana dal until water runs clear.
2. 2Soak chana dal in 3 cups milk in a pressure cooker for 3 hours at room temperature (or overnight in fridge).
3. 3Cook mixture in pressure cooker: whistle once, reduce flame to simmer, whistle once more. Release pressure.
4. 4Transfer cooked chana dal and milk to a wide non-stick pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously.
5. 5As milk reduces, stir and mash dal. Continue cooking until mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
6. 6Add 1/3 cup white granulated sugar and mix until dissolved.
7. 7Gradually add 1/2 cup ghee in two portions, stirring until fully incorporated and halwa is smooth and golden.
8. 8Stir in 1/4 tsp cardamom powder.
9. 9Garnish with whole cashews and serve warm.

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