Moong Dal Ki Barfi

  • Prep Time
    180 minutes
  • Cook Time
    40 minutes
  • Difficulty Level
    Expert

Moong Dal Ki Barfi is a mouth-melting sweet.

Moong Dal Ki Barfi is a delicious dessert for the festive season. It is a popular Indian dessert recipe that is typically made during the festival season to share with friends and family. It will give the perfect blend of texture and flavor that you will never forget. Serve this delight after luxurious lunches and dinners, or during kitty parties. So try to prepare this barfi at home and enjoy it with family and friends. Share your feedback in the comment section.

This recipe was prepared by a lovely Mom: Manju Saraf From Gurgaon 

Tips and Suggestions by Mom Chef:

  • Don’t use water while grinding the moong dal.
  • Use a non-stick pan to prepare this barfi.
  • The ratio of sugar to moong dal should be 1:1.
  • Add 500 ml. milk for 1 Cup moong dal
  • Roast the moong dal mixture well to make tasty barfi.
  • You can add 1/2 grated nutmeg instead of its powder.
  • Nutmeg powder gives a nice fragrance.

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  3. Kaju Pista Barfi

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Ingredients

  • Yellow lentils / Moong dal - 1 Cup
  • Full fat milk - 500 ml.
  • Clarified butter / Ghee - 2 tbsp
  • Sugar - 1 Cup
  • Fresh cream / Homemade malai - 1 Cup
  • Dry coconut powder / Sukha nariyal powder - 1 tbsp (optional)
  • Baking soda - A pinch
  • Cardamom powder / Elaichi powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Nutmeg powder / Jayfal powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Edible yellow food color - A pinch (optional)
  • Dry fruits (Almonds and pistachio) - Finely chopped for garnishing
  • tsp = teaspoon
  • tbsp = tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Wash and soak moong dal for 3 hours. Then strain it completely and transfer it to a grinding jar. Grind it and prepare a fine paste.
  2. Boil milk in a pan. Once it comes to a boil, Add sugar. Keep the flame low and allow it to simmer. Keep stirring occasionally.
  3. Keep scraping the sides of the vessel and mix it with the thickening milk.
  4. Continue this process for 15 to 20 minutes till the milk is reduced to half. Then add baking soda. Boil it for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep stirring continuously. Then turn off the flame. Keep it aside.
  5. Meanwhile, Heat the ghee in a non-stick pan. Add ground moong dal paste. Mix well.
  6. Roast it for 7 to 8 minutes on low to medium flame till it becomes a dry mixture. Stir it continuously.
  7. Then turn off the flame and let it cool down. Then transfer it to a grinding jar. Grind it for a few seconds.
  8. Now again add it to a pan. Roast it for 1 to 2 minutes on low to medium flame.
  9. Then add fresh cream. Mix well. Roast it for 10 minutes on low flame. Roast it till the ghee separates.
  10. After 10 minutes add dry coconut powder. Mix well. Roast it for 3 to 4 minutes on low flame. Stir it continuously.
  11. Now add the boiled milk. Mix well. Add cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, and edible yellow food color. Mix well.
  12. Keep stirring continuously for 4 to 5 minutes on low flame till the mixture becomes thick and leaves the pan. Then turn off the flame.
  13. Grease a deep plate with ghee. Spread dry fruits on it. Transfer the barfi mixture to the plate. Equally spread it on a plate.
  14. Let it set for 1 hour till it is lukewarm. Now release its edges from the plate using a knife. Then flip the plate and tap it to remove the barfi from the plate.
  15. Then cut it into the desired shape and transfer it to a serving plate.
  16. 'Moong Dal Ki Barfi' is ready to be served.

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