Moong Dal Burphi
by geetagupte

Moong dal burphi is a traditional indian dessert prepared from boiled and mashed moong dal, ghee and sugar. Enjoy this mouthwatering burfi with chopped pista s garnish and pieces shaped like diamonds.

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Moong Dal Burphi recipe - How to make Moong Dal Burphi

1 cup moong dal (split green gram)
1 tin of condensed milk
4 tbsp melted butter
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
a pinch of saffron (kesar) strands strands
chopped almonds (badam) and cashewnut (kaju) for garnishing
1/4 cup sweetened grated coconut

Method

Clean, wash and soak the moong dal overnight.
Drain and blend in a mixer, adding water only if necessary, till smooth. Keep aside.
Heat the butter in a pan, add the blended dal and saute for 15 minutes or till the dal mixture is light brown and thicker.
Add condensed milk, saffron and cardamom powder, mix well and cook for 5-6 minutes.
Remove from the flame and spread the mixture on a greased cookie sheet, about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick.
Sprinkle almonds, cahews and coconut while still warm.
Press down with the palm of hand.
Cut into desired shapes and serve.