Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Split mung dal, soaked and ground | 280 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Saffron strands | 0.15 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Ghee | 110 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 105 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1.5 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Whole cow milk | 450 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the soaked and ground split mung dal finely so it cooks to an even texture.
- Warm half the ghee in a heavy pan and cook the main ingredient slowly until its raw aroma fades.
- Add the milk and saffron strands; simmer, stirring often, until absorbed.
- Stir in the jaggery and remaining ghee; cook until the mixture gathers softly from the pan.
- Finish with crushed cardamom and serve warm in small portions.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian halwa and sheera tradition)
Mung Dal Halwa is a slow-cooked festive sweet, best treated as a modest accompaniment rather than a main meal. Vata: serve warm and soft. Pitta: reduce sweetener and emphasize cardamom. Kapha: take the smallest portion and reduce ghee if preparing at home.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Mung Dal Halwa
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (157g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 276 kcal | 436 kcal |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 13.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 31.7 g | 50.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 7.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | 23.3 g |
| Total Fat | 13.4 g | 21.2 g |
| Calcium | 107.5 mg | 169.6 mg |
| Iron | 3.24 mg | 5.11 mg |
| Magnesium | 69.8 mg | 110.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 159.5 mg | 251.6 mg |
| Potassium | 559 mg | 882 mg |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 39 mg |
| Zinc | 1.05 mg | 1.66 mg |
| Copper | 0.28 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Manganese | 0.36 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Selenium | 3.3 µg | 5.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.5 mg | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 114.6 µg | 180.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.50 mg | 0.79 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.8 µg | 6.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.21 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.14 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.72 mg | 1.13 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 184.9 µg | 291.7 µg |
| Choline | 40.0 mg | 63.1 mg |
