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Published: Jan 1, 2013 · Modified: Dec 16, 2020 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Asoka Halwa | Moong Dal And Whole Wheat Flour Halwa

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Asoka Halwa

2012 has come to an end and we are welcoming the New Year 2013. Wishing you all a Very Happy New Year 2013! Let me begin this New Year with a traditional South Indian sweet, Ashoka halwa or Asoka halwa. Asoka Halwa is a halwa variety, not very popular for some reason. It is one of the famous halwas served in the South Indian weddings.

There is generally so much to eat in the weddings that I have never paid a lot of attention to it until I ate this in my Father’s 60th Birthday celebration. I had an opportunity to see the chef making it in our house. So when I was trying to make a sweet that I have never made before, my mom gave me this recipe and I tried it. The recipe is very simple and easy to make with very few ingredients.

Halwa prepared during my father's 60th Birthday
Asoka Halwa Preparation
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Preparation time – 5 mins
Cooking time – 30 mins
Difficulty level – easy

Ingredients to make Asoka Halwa – Serves 4-6

  • Payatham paruppu /Moong dal/Green gram dal – ¼th cup (1 part)
  • Wheat flour/atta – ¼th cup (1 part)
  • Sugar – ¾th cup (3 parts)
  • Ghee/clarified butter – ¾th cup (3 parts) (* See notes)
  • Orange food coloring – a pinch
  • Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
  • Cashews or almonds – for garnishing
*Note – the recipe calls for 3 parts of ghee, but I used only 2 parts which in this case is about ½ cup. The halwa tasted good and I had no issues with it. If your diet allows you to use more ghee go ahead and use the 3 parts. In this case more the merrier.

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Procedure –

  • In a pan dry roast the moong dal until golden brown. To this add enough water and cook it until very soft and mushy. This could also be done in the cooker, but it cooks pretty quickly on the stove top. Using a masher, mash the cooked dal to a smooth consistency. If you prefer very smooth halwa, you could use a hand blender and give it quick grind.
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  • In a wide non stick pan, add ¼th cup of ghee and add the wheat flour in it. Fry the wheat flour in the ghee until it starts turning color and a nice aroma comes (about 8 mins).
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  • To the same pan, add the cooked dal, sugar and the remaining ghee and cook it over medium heat. Keep mixing the halwa until they all start to come together and begins to leave the sides of the pan. At this stage add the color and cardamom powder and mix it well. Remove it from flame.
Adding all the ingredients
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The halwa liquifies a little after adding all the ingredients.
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The halwa begins to leave the sides of the pan
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  • Garnish – heat about a teaspoon of ghee in a small pan and fry the cashews or almonds and add to the halwa.
  • Serve the Asoka Halwa warm or at room temperature.
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Once again wishing you all a Sweet and Happy New Year 2013! Eat well and be merry 🙂
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Asoka Halwa

Asoka Halwa | Moong dal and Whole wheat flour Halwa

5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dessert, Festival Recipes
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Ingredients

  • Payatham paruppu /Moong dal/Green gram dal – ¼th cup 1 part
  • Wheat flour/atta – ¼th cup 1 part
  • Sugar – ¾th cup 3 parts
  • Ghee/clarified butter – ¾th cup 3 parts (* See notes)
  • Orange food coloring – a pinch
  • Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
  • Cashews or almonds – for garnishing

Instructions

  • In a pan dry roast the moong dal until golden brown. To this add enough water and cook it until very soft and mushy. This could also be done in the cooker, but it cooks pretty quickly on the stove top. Using a masher, mash the cooked dal to a smooth consistency. If you prefer very smooth halwa, you could use a hand blender and give it quick grind.
  • In a wide non stick pan, add ¼th cup of ghee and add the wheat flour in it. Fry the wheat flour in the ghee until it starts turning color and a nice aroma comes (about 8 mins).
  • To the same pan, add the cooked dal, sugar and the remaining ghee and cook it over medium heat. Keep mixing the halwa until they all start to come together and begins to leave the sides of the pan. At this stage add the color and cardamom powder and mix it well. Remove it from flame.
  • Adding all the ingredients
  • The halwa liquifies a little after adding all the ingredients.
  • The halwa begins to leave the sides of the pan
  • Garnish – heat about a teaspoon of ghee in a small pan and fry the cashews or almonds and add to the halwa.
  • Serve the Asoka Halwa warm or at room temperature.

Notes

*Note – the recipe calls for 3 parts of ghee, but I used only 2 parts which in this case is about ½ cup. The halwa tasted good and I had no issues with it. If your diet allows you to use more ghee go ahead and use the 3 parts. In this case more the merrier.
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  1. Sangeetha Iyer says

    September 11, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    5 stars
    Quick and easy recipe. And comes out just perfect and delicious!

    Reply
  2. Sofia Sana says

    September 08, 2013 at 6:30 am

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  3. Priya says

    February 12, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    Hi- This has become one of the family favorites. Thanks for sharing

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  4. preeti garg says

    January 05, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Awesome recipe thanks for sharing this with my event...

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    • shasan18 says

      January 05, 2013 at 3:59 pm

      Thanks preeti! My pleasure in being a part of your event..

      Reply
  5. Abby Raines says

    January 04, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    That looks yummy! Love the photos showing how it's done. I can imagine how nice it is! Thanks for joining Manila Spoon! Your new follower. Abby

    Reply
    • shasan18 says

      January 05, 2013 at 12:46 am

      Thank you so much Abby! You have such a gorgeous space...Happy to be a part of your event 🙂

      Reply
  6. Asiya Omar says

    January 03, 2013 at 3:11 am

    Halwa looks delicious..

    Reply
    • shasan18 says

      January 03, 2013 at 3:35 am

      Thanks Asiya! Hope you had a wonderful New Year celebration 🙂

      Reply
  7. Shree Kanneppady says

    January 02, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Wow,awesome recipe, it looks so delicious..
    Thankx for linking it into my blog event.

    Shree
    https://easycooknbake.blogspot.com/2012/12/event-announcement-hot-beverages-and.html

    Reply
    • shasan18 says

      January 02, 2013 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks Shree! Looking forward to linking more 🙂

      Reply
  8. Nivedhanams Sowmya says

    January 02, 2013 at 7:24 am

    so authentic and so delicious... very well written post!!!
    Sowmya
    Ongoing Event - SYF&HWS - Ginger

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    • shasan18 says

      January 02, 2013 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks Sowmya! Hope you had a good New year's day 🙂

      Reply
  9. shasan18 says

    January 02, 2013 at 4:39 am

    Thanks Sangeetha! That is exactly we are doing right now 🙂
    Happy New Year to you and your family!

    Reply
  10. Sangeetha Nambi says

    January 02, 2013 at 4:30 am

    Yummy... Fingerlicking one...
    https://recipe-excavator.blogspot.com
    Happy New Year !!!

    Reply
  11. Neela Manogar says

    January 01, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    Looks awesome.
    Happy new year Sandhya.

    Reply
    • shasan18 says

      January 01, 2013 at 11:22 pm

      Thanks Neela! Happy New year to you and your family!

      Reply
  12. Swasthi Blank says

    January 01, 2013 at 8:04 am

    This is awesome Sandya! happy new year

    Reply
    • shasan18 says

      January 01, 2013 at 11:20 pm

      Thanks Swasthi! Happy New year to you and your family too!

      Reply
  13. JacquiL says

    January 01, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Thanks you. When I saw the ingredient Halwe, I thought it was the Arabic Halva (made from tehina). The recipe sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • shasan18 says

      January 01, 2013 at 11:22 pm

      Thanks Jacquil!

      Reply
  14. Amy says

    January 01, 2013 at 9:28 am

    so delicious....
    Wish you and your family, a very Happy New Year!!

    Reply
    • shasan18 says

      January 01, 2013 at 11:20 pm

      Thanks Amy! Wishing you all a very Happy new year too!

      Reply
    • Amy says

      January 08, 2013 at 4:09 am

      thanks & thanks for sending this to my event...

      Reply
    • shasan18 says

      January 08, 2013 at 4:53 am

      My pleasure Amy!

      Reply

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