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No Khoya, No Mawa! The Secret Step to Delicious Moong Dal Barfi Everyone Will Ask For.
- •Make delicious Moong Dal Barfi at home without khoya or mawa.
- •Prepared with common ingredients like moong dal, ghee, milk, and sugar.
- •Proper roasting of the dal is the most crucial step, enhancing flavor and aroma.
- •Soak and coarsely grind moong dal, then roast in ghee until golden.
- •Cook with milk and sugar, then set in a tray and cut into desired shapes.
Key Questions Answered
To make moong dal barfi at home without khoya, you need 1 cup of washed moong dal, half a cup of ghee, half to three-quarters cup of sugar, and half a cup of milk. You can also add half a teaspoon of cardamom powder for taste and garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios.
First, thoroughly wash the moong dal and soak it in water for about 3 to 4 hours until it swells. Drain the excess water, then place the soaked dal in a mixer and grind it coarsely to give the barfi a good texture without needing a very fine paste.
The most important step for achieving great taste and aroma is roasting the ground moong dal patiently in ghee on a low to medium flame. It should be stirred continuously until it turns light golden and the raw smell reduces, avoiding high flame which can over-roast it from the top.
