Raksha Bandhan is near and we cannot keep calm. One of the most important festivals celebrated in India, the Raksha Bandhan festival is dedicated to bonding between brothers and sisters. The sisters tie Rakhi to the wrists of their brothers in return for various gifts. Delicious food is also an integral part of the festival. Siblings exchange sweets and enjoy the festival while devouring a mouthwatering meal. But if you’re looking to add a personal touch to the festival, keep making a delicious treat at home and surprise your brother instead of buying sweets from the market.
If you like the idea, check out Chef Ranveer Brar’s chana dal halwa recipe, which he shares on Instagram.
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Here are the ingredients for chana dal halwa:
Ghee: 2-3 tablespoons
Soaked chana dal powder: 2 cups
Sesame seeds (toasted): 1/3 cup
Cardamom powder: 1/2 tbsp
Black pepper powder: 1/4 tbsp
For palm sugar syrup:
Palm sugar: 1 cup
Water: 1 cup
To decorate
Almonds (sliced and roasted): 2 to 3
Pistachios (sliced and roasted): 2 to 3
Fresh rose petals
This is how to make chana dal halwa?
1) In kadhai, heat some buffalo buttermilk and add the soaked chana dal mixture. Continue sauteing. Cook over low heat for about fifteen minutes. You will see a change in its color. Cook until it turns golden brown.
2) In a separate pan, take the white sesame seeds and dry roast. Wait until it cools down. Transfer it to a blender and grind it to a fine powder.
3) Now, put the powdered sesame seeds into the kadhai and mix well with the preparation. Add some jaggery syrup and mix well. To make this jaggery syrup, take a shallow pan, add jaggery juice and cook over low heat. Continue stirring until the jaggery is completely melted.
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4) Cook it until it thickens and the buttermilk leaves the sides of the pan. Add cardamom powder and black pepper powder and mix it all well. Halwa is ready.
5) In another pan, add dry fruits like chopped almonds, and pistachios and mix well. After you transfer the halwa to a serving bowl, garnish it with nuts and serve hot.
Watch the recipe video here:
Festivals in India have always revolved around delicious food and family get-togethers. Make this sweet gift for your sibling this Raksha Bandhan to make the occasion special.
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